This darling baby will have a wonderful family to look forward to. Not just CPC and myself... although we will be proud parents!! :) I'm talking about the extended bunch: My Mom, My Dad, My Two Brothers, and Sister In Law, My Grandma and Grandpa, CPC's Mom, CPC's Dad, His Two Sister's and Brother In Law and his Grandma... and of course, many dear friends and aunts, uncles,cousins, etc.... today, I am going to showcase the grandparents-to-be and tomorrow... the Aunt and Uncles-to-be (our siblings) and the next day the great-grandparents! wooooooooo that's a lot to type!
How I am feeling: Now, let me pretense by saying I wouldn't trade this miracle for the world...but... I am battling and morning sickness like CRAZY.
Current nausea fix: Jolly ranchers (suggested by my aunt pat), Cheez it crackers (original), and chicken noodle soup
Recent cravings: Rosa's burritos!
My Mom (grandma name is to be determined-any suggestions?)
My mother is an angel and I am here to say it from the mountain tops now that I am bearing my first child. She did this with three (not one, two, but... THREE) and one of the 3 was 11 years after she had me! What a saint! She has dedicated her life to her husband and "us" kids and has done an amazing job at it. She always made sure we had breakfast before school, lunch packed, and was an awesome little "room mother". She will be a great grandmother to our little one... she's a nurturer, shopper :), and has a heart of gold! She taught me about God, fashion, the finer things in life, forgiveness, love, discipline, and "not to talk back".:) She will be the first person to take you to get a manicure, buy you a designer purse, and make you "juevos con chorizo".
My Dad (grandpa name is to be determined, but, it will need to be something with a TOUGH edge to it... )
Let's say this... our baby will be able to say "My grandpa can kick your grandpa's butt!" (bottom -in mommy language) My dad is a special gift from God and has also devoted his life to his children and wife. (I believe that started when he traded in his Porsche upon the arrival of my older brother, Christian!)... He has been an amazing father... he works as an Attorney but never missed a single one of our school plays, soccer games, cheer leading competitions--you name it... he was there.. even if he was shuffling in at the last moment with suit and brief case in hand. He will be great grandfather to our little one... he's wise, cares for all people, believes in being kind to others, has taught us to let God have control, and he's one heck of a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor (his other passion aside from family). Sweet baby, your grandpa "Richie" will be the first person to likely put you in a headlock--it's a term of endearment... we promise!!
Below, CPC wrote about his Mom and Dad
CPC's Mom
Well what do you know, I am writing a blog!!!! No, seriously my wife (the author of this blog) is having a baby. One thing is for sure I have been blessed with the most unbelievable mom in the whole wide world. I know everyone out there believes there mom is the best, and that is how it should be, but my mom means so much to me. She is very laid back and she understands life. My mom has always strived to put other people first, and she decides what she is going to do by simply asking "What Would Jesus Do." Once again, she will be a great grandma, and I can't wait to share these special moments with her.
CPC's Dad
CPC's Dad really should be CPC. CPC, Sr. loves three things: family, the lord, and working hard. My dad knows the meaning of hard work and is not scared to roll up his sleeves and get dirty. He is one of those men who doesn’t say much and you start to wonder what is he thinking. All of the sudden he says what is on his mind and you realize he was listening to everyone while we were talking. My dad has been a great dad to me, but he has always treated everyone's kids like his own. I will never forget the time when a kid on our baseball team did not have money to play little league. I never understood how someone did not have ten dollars. My dad not only gave the kid the ten dollars, but he gave him 10,000 memories. I know if I continue to watch my dad and grow as a person, our little one will have someone special to look to as well.
More family profiling soon!....
