Grandbaby River is Born
"You know that scene in the Lion King?" he asks, grinning. I know the one. Even if you didn't raise a 90's born child you'll know the scene , with Simba held aloft for all to see. 'I think I might do that off our balcony', my son jests. He does have that proud Mufasa lion look on his face. When I arrive at the hospital, he gets up to greet me with the baby so fast that he's a blur. His face looks like the face he used to give me when he'd brandish a lego spaceship he just built, but better. They're both on post baby drugs. I remember them. They're freaking cool.
So's my grandbaby. I don't even like babies, but I like this one. Tremendously. Truly. Madly. Deeply. Like, on Friday my heart was in my mouth waiting for the news and when I got the text 'all done! it's a boy!' I burst into uncontrollable tears. I'm an emotional soul. Just ask my cancer moon. But double triple wowsers, what a divine burrito.
This tiny munchkin has pretty much knocked me sideways. I went for a surf this morning so I could process some of this emotion. It'll settle, of course. I wonder why it is I'm so, so in love. Millions of babies are born every day, and I don't even blink. They're noisy, stinky things that people gush over far too much, with no awareness that other people might not appreciate their babies whatsoever.
Biology, perhaps. You look after your own tribe, after all. Survival of the tribe and all that. But a friend points out that's not a given - her own mother shared little interest in her daughter.
The pregnancy was a little bit of a surprise as they believed that they could have children. A welcome surprise that is for sure. People kept saying to me: 'oh, you'll be busy now', as if I hadn't been, and as if I'm suddenly going to be on constant babysitting duties, which I very much doubt. I made cluck cluck noises, but I wasn't that bothered. Sure, it'll be cool, but, meh, you know? Babies. Whatevs. And I'm too young to be a Grandma. No matter my Mum was the same age (ish) when I was born. It's just wierd. If you read my post on Friday, you'll know a little bit about how this moniker is settling on me - just.
So after months of detachment and pretending excitement, along comes munchkin and I'm gonnnnnnnnneee. Maybe it's empathy - imagining how smitten they are, or maybe it's just that I'm finally paying attention, turning my eye to this tiny miracle, this tiny breathing human being that will be ours forever. Or maybe he is the best baby in the whole world.
'Cuppa tea, Grandpa?' I say to Jamie.
'Sure, Grandma,' he replies.
Yeah, we can live with this. We might even do babysitting duties. Jamie can get him to hold a spanner and I'll throw him on the end of my surfboard or in the cabbage patch.
Sounds fun.
Baby River was born on 7th October at 3.21 pm. No name as yet - they are waiting for one to settle. No photos either - they don't want him on social media as yet. Fair play. Feet are allowed. Darling, kissable feet.
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STOPHehehe so you are going to bed with grandpa now? Ieuwwww ;)
It is good nature built in this trick of that your heart melts for your own tribe right? I know nature always lets the baby look a bit more like the dad right after birth so the dad also feels connected, maybe they also toss in a bit of grandma in there.
Well. Congrats on the new life there!
Yeah natures pretty clever!!!!!! Can see both of them. I know I said to J this morning... Do you know you are sleeping with a nearly 51 year old grandma? And he said... Shut up, you ain't 51 til tomorrow....
oh happy Birthday for tomorrow:)
hahahah this man understands :D
Enjoy tomorrow! 51 is the new 31 right?
Happy birthday, my lovely 💗 hehe... you, me, and @nickydee... all 51 ❣️ It's a wonderful age to be alive! Sending you bundles of blessings and love. I truly hope you have a beautiful day. I've been a bit absent generally for a little bit... but I think I am back now. I do need to write again... like a proper write !LOLZ.
Go be fabulous! ... and have a fun day with Grandpa 😂😍
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Congratulations! I forgot to have kids but I do like them, especially if they have lego! I like to give them back though but I'm glad you've fallen in love with the munchkin. ❤️
Oh don't worry I'll be giving him back ....
I have many mates that didn't have kids for various reasons. Sounds like liberty to me.
Ha ha!
Yes, I like the freedom. I don’t mind being mum's daft friend though.
Adorbs! 😍
Congrats, grandma!
Thanks! Of course, I did all the hard work :P
Congratulations and Happy Birthday for tomorrow!
It is all go now;)
Thanks, yes crazy times!!!!!!
hehe oh yes I can imagine!
yey. congrats. I bet that brings memories. enjoy.
Congratulations, such wonderful news and I'm glad to hear they're all doing well. I often think I'm too young to be a Grandma too, but secretly, I can't wait. Just don't tell my daughter... yet.
Hahah I was secretly looking forward to it too, and then they said they couldn't have kids so I was like, okay, no worries, it doesn't matter at all etc then BAM! pregnant! It's pretty bloody cool now he's here.
Hey, Grandma! Yeah, I bet this one really grows on you, and because of you. :))
Aw, thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the way I took a pic of the mirror. Excuse the unmade bed - just got up! I know you'll be displeased as it's not traditional but I use it as my full length mirror!
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Congratulations to all on the new addition! Glad you are settling into your new moniker and it truly is a Simba moment lol
It really is, I even have the song in my head now ahhahah!
Well, congratulations, Grandma River. About the topic of emotion, what can I see that you don't know yet? Either we are wired to feel it or our wired are charred!
Surfing baby will be a thing, no doubt!
Congrats! I'm so happy for you 🙂 we will pardon the gushing for at least a post or two 😉
Don't worry I don't think I'll keep it up, it makes me feel a bit queasy myself! But I did feel like telling my Hive fam...
And we are excited to hear about it 👍 I've liked that you are writing more lately in posts. I just tease people (too much often 🙁)
Happy Granday! xx
Hey! congrats on Baby River. You sure will be a super grandma, and Baby River will love to surf with you :)
Oh @riverflows, this is such wonderful news, I am so excited for you. You are going to be such an awesome grandmother and that little boy, is luck to have you and J as grandparents. Sending you lots of love xxxxx
That baby is in for a wild life experience with you as the grandma 🤭 nice to read you so happy
Hehe he he yes, I'll be Mad Granny River for sure - and hope to teach it the good stuff, like nature and shit :P
hehe this was a wonderfully gorgeous post, River... Congratulations all round! your son looks like he is in his element. ...and beautiful baby feet indeed, enjoy the new little river flowing through your lives and your tribe 💗
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Aw, thanks so much! WE are all thrilled to bits.
Congratulations on becoming a grandma! 😄 It's so nice to read the happiness between your words!
You guys are sure to be the COOLEST grandparents!! 😍 Is it not funny how no matter how much an event is known about or anticipated, our EMOTIONAL reaction is never really certain till it happens.
Relish the delight.
Congratulations to the new addition. I feel the joy here, the little munchkin got you by the heart hehe. I imagine you enjoying the babysitting duties pretty soon :D
Wow congratulations from our family to yours! Enjoy your sweet newborn moments River x
Thanks legend! It's pretty cool. How's your little tacker - he's gotta be a big boy now!
Big now yep, 6 & 2 actually, they're taking over lol!!
Sorry, haven't been active in engagement recently, big congrats Granma River!!!! How's it been going these few weeks?
I've only seen him twice. Hard work as you can imagine. He's proper lovely. Strong, despite being prem. Can't wait to see him next week xx