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I have some exciting news to share! Son #1 and his lovely wife, are expecting a baby girl in November. This will be our first grand baby, you may know how this feels, unbelievable!
The fun part, at least for me, is that it’s a GIRL. I get to think pink for the first time. We have 2 sons and I loved raising boys. They have been eye opening to an only child (moi) and perfectly delightful, although I will admit, sometimes living with 3 men (hubby made 3) I felt outnumbered.
Now I get to think about dress-up trunks, Fancy Nancy books (I hear little girls love this book!), tea parties and Little Mermaid.
You can buy this book on Amazon, which is why there is a “Look Inside” on the top.
The other fun part is that I’m already thinking of how we can carve out a little space for this grand baby and hopefully future grand babies. I want to pull down the children books (currently stored in the attic) and set up a bookshelf with all of the books and toys I saved. Girls don’t mind playing with trains, do they?

Image via Victoria Magazine
I can pull out the Beatrix Potter china that Son #1 used as a child. This will be so much fun! {smile, sigh}
Image via Victoria Magazine
Now if only I can figure out a way to buy an extra house in Austin, Texas (which is where they live) or buy a plane so I can fly between California and Texas quickly and easily! {smile}
Okay, any of you readers that are grandmas, please give me a clue…I’m going to need some guidance here.
Linda wilson said:
Karen, yes girls love trains. Little Gabby took Percy to school to share! I hope all your dreams come true. Linda Wilson
Karen said:
Linda,
Good to know—we have a Brio and an LGB train, not to mention loads of Leggos and Fisher Price farm animals. The good news is, I can look forward to playing baby dolls with her someday! I’ll be leaning on you and Carla for input and guidance.
Karen
Alison said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’ve been checking your blog for the last few days and thought something was wrong with my links, and now I know Son #1 wasn’t just doing maintenance on your blog – he’s had a few other things on his mind! 😉 This is so great, please pass on my well wishes.
Karen said:
Will do. Yes, my site has been through a few mis-wiring issues but Son #1 promises all will be well soon. As far as the other news…excitement doesn’t begin to describe how Mr. B and I are feeling about being grandparents.
I’ll pass your good wishes along.
Karen