About a month ago at my niece's baby shower they gave everyone a little package consisting of a candle and a chocolate. The idea was that everyone would be notified when she went into labour and that we were all to light our candle. Once baby is born, the chocolate can be eaten in celebration. We got our call from soon to be great grandma at 0830 this morning. We haven't heard anything since.
My niece is planning on delivering her baby at home. Her mother (my sister in law) has delivered many babies and is planning on delivering her 1st grandchild. I am told they do have a midwife on standby. By delivering baby at home it will be natural childbirth....so in order to ease the discomfort she plans on delivering baby in the bath......I am sending them all good vibes their way...and pray for a safe delivery and for a healthy baby.
Yesterday we all gathered at the in laws for more Christmas celebration. Originally we were to gather on Boxing day but it was snowing and brother in law and family couldn't make it...so it was postponed until yesterday.
Brother in law was planning on cooking a turkey....he was planning on deep frying it...I don't know about you, but I only heard recently about this deep frying a turkey.....and I have actually seen funny commercials about cooking a turkey that way but the house blew up. So I wasn't sure what we were in for. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise....it was one of the best turkey's I have ever eaten.....very moist..... After a fantastic dinner, we all gathered in the living room. My hubby's family are all very musical. Brother in law brought his guitar and we started with singing Christmas songs which then led into some Cape Brenton songs and finally just whatever he could think of. Father in law plays a mean harmonica....it truly was a lovely time....again lots of laughs.
It was very nice to see my husband's niece and her little boy. He is 4 1/2 months, just a darling little boy who is very active and animated.
Today has been a rather relaxing day.....reading my book....doing some laundry. The girls have been playing games and watching TV.....just a chilling kinda of day. The girls are planning on going home tomorrow. It has been so much fun having them here. Eldest is going to go back to the mainland with her sisters and stay there for a couple of days and then come back to the Island to help me out again.
In the big scheme of things I am doing very well. I was actually able to do 23 mins on level three on my stepper yesterday! I am optimistic that I will be able to do the Polar bear swim on New Years day....that is one of my goals I think this will be my third year doing the swim so I really want to do it. I might not be able to go in as far as I have in the past....but I will give it the ol college try.
Grandpa aka father in law in the kitchen...it's was the men's turn to cook the dinner
Grandpa aka father in law in the kitchen...it's was the men's turn to cook the dinner
Nephew playing with his new guitar he got from his mom and dad.
Great nephew....just taking in all the feastivities.
Some of the men singing their rendition of a particular Christmas song......
Oh grandpa do I really have to wear this silly hat and Christmas booties......
And of course here are my girls.......
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And, much continued good health to you too, Mary Ann! Hope all goes well with the delivery -baby and mother okay and all. Keep posting the news on that -okay?
Hope you soon hear about the new baby. I will be looking back to catch updates about it.
That baby pic in that hat and booties cracked me up. So cute and adorable. Your girls get prettier every time you post a pic of them.
I'm glad you had a good Christmas!
Hope you get to eat that chocolate soon, Mary Ann! And your daughters are simply gorgeous!!!
How exciting a new baby in the family! My DIL gave birth to our granddaughter at home, she said it was the best birth out of the three!
Lovely family photographs Mary Ann, your daughters are so pretty!
The photographs are all so wonderful. Your girls are so beautiful with their delightful smiles! I could not help smiling back! =)
Happy New Year, my friend!
(Hugs)
~Michele~
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! So was the baby born yet?
What a beautiful family wishing your niece a safe delivery.
My youngest one was delivered by a mid-wife in hospital and thought it was great.
If childbirth is every great.
Coffee is on.
Hope the delivery is a smooth one. Let us know!
Hope you got to eat that chocolate by now. So exciting. And love all the photos, your girls are beautiful! Sounds like you have had a great few days. Happy New Year to you!
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