
I miss all of these girls!
The Men on my Dad's side of the family (little bro is on the far left, my Pop is holding the Wee One, and my Dad is directly behind my Pop.)
The past few days have been an example of that. I recently got a quick phone call from a close college friend on her walk to work so that we could get caught up for just 20 minutes. It was wonderful to hear her smiling voice again. Then today we got all sorts of packages from my Aunt (who is sometimes like a big sister/second mother), James Bond's Dad, and then another close college friend. The package from my friend was a total surprise. She decided to send me her maternity clothes! HOLY COW! Just this morning I was realizing that I needed to get some more pants, and suddenly I get this package from her. Her note was even better. It is little things like that, that make my heart overflow with joy.
Speaking of wonderful family, my parents pretty much kick butt. I am flying up to my grandparents and meeting my parents there as they make their journey to our home for the Christmas Holidays. I am going to get to see all of my aunts and uncles from my Dad's side of the family too. I love these people, they totally rally around us and soak up every precious moment we have with them. My Mom is already starting to discuss how we are going to work her coming down when the baby is due. This time she won't have to stay as long because James Bond will actually be allowed time off. I swear that woman racks up some major driving/flying miles visiting us, but she does it because she wants to see her Grandson and because she purely loves us. My Dad will complain, but if he could do the same thing he totally would.
I hope all of you have the same types of friendships with your friends. I think this time of year helps to reiterate all of that.



