July 22, 2012
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Surprise!
First of all, thank you to everyone who checked in on me during the fire and after the shooting – it is so good to know people think of me! It has been a crazy summer, we have traveled and been busy with camping, hiking, family and now summer is half over.
I am not even sure where to start with updating everyone on what has been going on, but let me start with the big news – my oldest daughter, Cassidy, is pregnant. She is 22 and has been on her own for 2 years now. She and her boyfriend have been dating for a little over a year. And she is pregnant. I am still processing all of this and not quite sure how I feel about it, but I guess how I feel about it isn’t important.
We have been spending time in Fort Collins and trying to sort things out, which may include renting out our condo and moving down there to support her for a couple of years. It has been a whirlwind of change. I had no idea how much being pregnant myself affected my own parents before now.
So, congratulations to Cassidy and Kevin -
But please, I am so not ready for the “G” word yet!
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Hey it was that or granny…
let’s think up another name for it then.
@IntoTheWind1 - I will take the comment and smile
Plus… First. Dats wassup
@promisesunshine - I am working on that one!
gramzilla! rowr
Congratulations to your daughter. I hope you end up with a happy and healthy Grandson or Granddaughter.
@IntoTheWind1 - If I didn’t know better, I would think you missed me??
@starmanjones - Oh… no G word! Not yet!
@Shadowrunner81 - Thank you!
Hmm? Whatever do you mean?
@BoulderChristina - pounce- truth!
aw! babies are such a gift! congratulations
Aww but you just wait-that G word is the most wonderful word in the world. You just wait til that baby is laying in your arms and you are looking down into it”s eyes. It will own you:):) just like mine own me.
@Maria_Westcott - Thank you
I got pregnant with my daughter at 19 years old. My boyfriend (who is my husband now) were off and on. My mom wasn’t ready for the surprise of her little girl being pregnant. I look at it she is an adult and that’s what matters. If you brought her up right then she will be as great as a mom as your were
@Grannys_Place - I believe you
It’s just… well.. I don’t know when I would have felt ready for this, but she didn’t consult me first! Hahaha
@korlar - I was much, much younger than she is now. I have no doubt she will be an even better mother, but it’s hard because she is my baby still. I think I am still a little bit shocked by it.
You don’t seem old enough to have a 22 year old daughter! And it’s so great you are all there for her. She’s lucky and congratulations!
That’s awesome news! Congrats to them =)
@EmilyandAtticus - I agree, I am not old enough for this!
Thank you, we tend to stick together when we need to!
@electrons_in_hatius_2009 - Thank you
Im so glad you are okay. I am so sorry to hear of that tragedy there
You are an amazing mother. She is so blessed to have your support. Im sure it isnt easy and you have mixed feelings, but its wonderful how you are focusing on how you can help her. Youre a treasure.
Awww baby ^_^
@YouToMe - Thank you for your kind words
@crazy2love - Baby..I am sure it still isn’t real yet!
@BoulderChristina - lol I know
Well, grats I suppose and glad you came out of everything all right. I still have a hard time with people I grew up with having children so it must be a mix of emotions for your child to be having children of their own.
@chaosandtranquility - I think the words “I’m pregnant” aged me 20 years in a moment!
@BoulderChristina - I always forget that as I get older everyone else does too. One of my cousin’s daughters just graduated from HS this year and he’s only five years older than me. Everyone grows up eventually.
you are there for them, and we are here for you, Christina. our pocket stone.
(hugs)
I am so glad to see you back. I had thought you were off hiking the Colorado Trail, the past couple of weeks. You are just a great mother, to be there for Cassidy.
Oooooo! What a dilema. You could always go for the “N” word!
Congrats to them! And you… but no G word… there’s quite a bit of time to work on that, plus you have the internet to help find alternatives.
@BoulderChristina – Youre very welcome, sweez
That is new! They look like bright healthy people who will work this out, with your support of course. I’m finding Nana is a very common name for the mother of the mother. (Mental note, must avoid use of the “g” word.)
Grandkids are far superior to kids. I know it’s cliche, but it’s only cliche because it’s true. Welcome to the club!
Colorado is having a hellish summer.
I’m glad that the people I know there are safe. After all, we all know that Colorado is where good Texans go to retire, right?
Congratulations on the baby.
We can call you GMILF, how about that?
Congratulations to your daughter. I love that kitty on her shoulder.
wow u gonna be a grandmother!
Wow CONGRATS!!!!
So glad you are ok…
What fire? What shooting?
Did you get into my Rum stash again Lady?
Sail on… sail on!!!
Congrats to the couple and believe me, it doesn’t really change how you feel except for the fact that the baby is a new precious addition to your life. My grandkids always thought I was the ‘Cats Meow’ because my boyfriend and I were always out and about on the motorcycle and as they got older, guess who they would double date with. Yep… They would introduce me as ‘Grams’ and their dates would fall out. We used to laugh about that ALL the time… Just roll with it, darlin… You’ll be just fine.
Great update… it’s wonderful to have you back. You have been truly missed!!
@plantinthewindow - Thank you, John
We’ll call you Glamour mother.
Just when I posted a blog last year about not being a grandfather, I get the news my daughter already has a kid. At least you got to know in stages what is about to happen.
I suppose now you comments will change a bit now that you are a “Glamour” mother?
In a few months you’ll be wondering how you were ever hesitant about it. *hugs* glad to hear you’re alright, and you’ve come back to us! hehe. Congrats to your daughter.
My mother refused to be any sort of ‘g’ related word….she actually wanted my children to call her by her first name. When I told her that was absolutely NEVER going to happen, she settled for Re-Re, lol. She said she doesn’t feel old enough to be any sort of “g” word so she wouldn’t have any part of it. Considering that shes pushing 60, I’d say that’s a little absurd…..buuut everyone has their ‘things’ I guess lol.
congrats to them and you, hope it all turns out well.
You don’y know how you feel about it ? Probably a bit worried deep inside. Couples are meant to love each other, get married and have children. Thing is, parents want the best for their children, but in a formal and planned way. When things are not formalized and well planned, it worries us.
So happy you are back here. I have been thinking about you a whole lot more since this massacre. So sad for the people of not just Aurora but for Colorado and the entire nation. You all have had such a harsh summer in more ways than one.
Enjoy the pregnancy. Be supportive, which I know you will bend over backwards to be. And I laughed at the G word. Just wait till the baby arrives. You wouldn’t be able to WAIT till he calls you something.
Back again. Your daughter is so beautiful. And the bf is good looking too can’t see much of his face though. Can you just imagine how handsome the crappin’ kid is gonna be?
So glad to have you back — and with such exciting news. I know it seems like right now, but the wait for the birth will allow you to be used to the g-word, or whatever letter you settle on, and you’ll be excited when it happens. I’m sorry it means a lifestyle change for you, but perhaps you can even work around that.
She looks more like your sister than your daughter.
Congrats?
holy shit. you don’t look old enough to have a smokin hot 22 year old daughter!