Another baby? At first I thought...bah, it's a joke, really. Just a joke, because ...well.. because! But when Sarah asked me if I liked the name Malachai, I knew, oh Lord she's not kidding.
I stared for a while, thinking wow, what on earth is she gonna do! I can't babysit anymore kids, I will lose what's left of my everlovin' mind! I don't have room in the car for another child! I would be housebound in every since of the word. Is Sarah gonna quit her job? They can't afford that! Can they? I'll have to babysit! My God! Oh Lord! God, good God, what on earth are you thinking?!
Smite me o'mighty Smiter!
Shock is an interesting emotion. First everything seems surreal, like you're not participating so much as watching from the outside. Floating in a fog of disbelief, tinged with 'what if?'.
But after it wears off, you're left with something like, soul novicane. Slightly numb, but you know that feeling is going to come back eventually.
She promised I could name her next baby, if she had one. That's how sure she was that she wasn't ever having another one lol cuz she won't like names I pick out. I'm holding her to her promise too! I am!
Another baby.
The shock has worn off. The initial disbelief and worry about Sarah's health (mental and physical), the baby's health, the car and transportation, how to babysit (if necessary) all those children - is gone. It vanished in a poof of "Bomper" humor. When mom cracked up laughing, I saw the humor in the situation. Once I laughed out loud, joking about God being miffed at me for something, I realized seriously, that no, he's not. He's blessing me. Again.
The car problem will work itself out. Sarah will be fine, the baby will be fine, God willing, the house will smell like Johnson's baby lotion again. Ah, it's Christmas, and all is right with the world. Another baby! Baby Burps! Little soft baby feet! Those eyes watching every move, like those paintings in haunted houses!
Another baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaby! *snoopy dances!*
I think I'm gonna name the child... um.. um.. um.. well, I dunno. Let's see if Sarah keeps her word to let me. If so.. I'm gonna have my Rachael or Jesse just as sure as the world! Mary Rachael, Mojo Jesse.. It has to start with an M.. to match Mikyla and Mallory. Wonder if it's a boy or a girl? Wonder if its gonna like me? Wonder if it'll have green eyes or blue? Wonder if it's going to like the same things the other lil ones like? Wonder if ...Wonder if ...
Okay, enough of that. We'll just have to wait and see.
In any case, Sarah, Roy, Congratulations, kids, it's gonna be wonderful to have another little one running around with allllllll these other ones!
*laughs and holds up one hand to show sincerity*
Honest!
Laughter always makes one get over shocking announcements ..and just ta think ..we get to have another baby shower...(giggles)and another plus..it could be a boy this time..Just think another GRANDson...laughs and claps my hands..I'd snoopy dance fer ya but I'm too old fer that..lol imagine all those new baby smells again...Ohhhhhhhh gota Love it! (smiles)
points to stains on the carpet..Little baby (throw ups) How precious ! hahaha
I'm teasing now...With all my heart I say Congrat's to Roy and Sarah ..and to YOU and Stan ..Yes God is sending you another blessing .. (Just keep an eye ball on Mallory when the baby gets here..seems she loves to HUG TIGHTLY LOL)...and yes HE will save your ever loving mind along the way! :-))
Thinks we need ta buy a bus now!
Posted by: mom at November 24, 2004 09:09 AM