Heyho everybody.
Somebody – that’d be me! – is re-appearing in the blogosphere after a much-too-short, but wonderful time with my family in Germany. I arrived safely back home Saturday night and I’ll give you a recap of my trip a little later this week, but today I need to share the wonderful news.
Yesterday, my sister gave birth to a beautiful little baby boy and I became an aunt.
Again!
Greta’s little brother Tom was born healthy and happy on March 14, 2010
at 10.41 a.m. (MET).
He was 53 cm (20.9 inches) long and weighed 3550g (7.83 pounds).
He looks a whole lot like his sister and I am kind of bummed that I can’t be there to cuddle with this cutie pie.
I guess, my visit turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Even though I only ended up going home in March because of my Granddad’s death, I was able to finally celebrate my birthday with my sister again and we also welcomed a new member to our family. I should be thankful for this.
Actually, if you put two and two together, you realize: I left a little less than 24 hours before my nephew was born. Bad timing, I know. I was hoping that he would decide to come into the world while I was still there, but I guess he wasn’t quite ready to come out on his own. I am not too terribly sad though since I’ll be going back to see him very, very soon (in May).
I am really, really in love with my niece (and god-child) Greta and I am a teeny tiny bit afraid that I’ll always love her a little more than my nephew, just because she was there first… but then I realize: love doesn’t have to be split up, it actually multiplies and I know that I’ll have just as much love for Tom as I have for Greta right now! :)
I can’t wait to meet him in person!
Karen
March 15, 2010 at 3:53 pmOh, that is bad timing that you left right before Tom’s birth but at least you have that visit in May to look forward to, right?
He looks cute as a button. So cute that he has a head full of fuzzy blonde hair.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..A year I never forgot =-.
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:53 pmI can’t wait for May to be here! ;)
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
tanja
March 15, 2010 at 4:29 pmOMG – he really looks super cute!
I’m glad you will be able to see all of them that soon again!
BTW – happy belated birthday and congratulations to the new member of your family to San and her sis ;)
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:53 pmThank you, Tanja!
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Susanne
March 15, 2010 at 5:30 pmOh no – you missed him by 24 hours?! That would have been so great for you and your twin sister! Welcome home though! Glad you made it back. John and I had a bet going if you are going to come back at all :-)
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:53 pmSo who won the bet? I bet it was John.
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Stefanie
March 15, 2010 at 6:50 pmWow, I didn’t know your sister was this far along. Congrats!!!! :) This must have been one intense visit for you with so much going on at the same time.
That’s great that you are going back in May. Is Jon coming with you? We don’t even know when we will visit my family again. Nothing is planned for this year – we just can’t fit it into our schedules.
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..One hundred and six miles. =-.
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:54 pmIt was a very intense and emotional visit, but I am so glad I could be there.
I can’t wait for J and I to go back in May.
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Deia
March 15, 2010 at 11:39 pmOh, that’s really bad timing. But it’s good that you’re going back in May, so you’ll see him soon.
Great to have you back in the blogosphere…
.-= Deia´s last blog ..Sunday Sightings =-.
kim
March 16, 2010 at 1:28 amtold you. everthing happens for a reason ;) at the time though, you didn’t wanna believe me.. congrats again auntie sahne and i can’t wait to see you in may!!! HDGDL!
.-= kim´s last blog ..Protected: perspectives =-.
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:55 pmDito.
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Maribeth
March 16, 2010 at 5:12 amHow wonderful! He is beautiful! I’m glad you and Nina got to be together on your birthday. It only seems right, you know what I mean? I’ve missed you and so I am happy you are back!
Hugs & Congratulations!!!
.-= Maribeth´s last blog ..Cleaning, Dackels =-.
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:54 pmI am glad to be back, too. I missed you guys.
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks
March 16, 2010 at 7:35 amThis post reminds me that with life comes death. Your grandfather’s death wasn’t in vain. In some ways, he gave life to your nephew and that is a really beautiful thing.
.-= Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks´s last blog ..BEP =-.
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:55 pmSo true, Nilsa.
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Holly
March 16, 2010 at 8:49 amWelcome back! He’s adorable! I worried that I would love my first nephew, Caden, more than the others just because he was first too but honestly? They’re all so different! There’s more than enough love to go around :D
san
March 16, 2010 at 6:55 pmThanks you, Holly. I agree, more than enough love for everybody :)
.-= san´s last blog ..I am back… and I am in love… II =-.
Tinka
March 16, 2010 at 5:13 pmSOOOO CUTE :) I’m so happy for you!!!
.-= Tinka´s last blog ..We tied the knot! =-.
Cathy
March 16, 2010 at 6:16 pmveeery cute darlin’ congrats to Nina and Dirk!!!! :-)
Emmysuh
March 17, 2010 at 6:57 amI am glad you are home safely and congratulations onyour new Neffe!! He is adorable, hope you get to cuddle him soon!
Susanne
March 17, 2010 at 7:34 amSan, I won, since you are back :-)
san
March 17, 2010 at 10:51 amI have no idea why John would think I wouldn’t come back.
Kat
March 17, 2010 at 1:17 pmCongrats to your sister! That’s wonderful news! :)
.-= Kat´s last blog ..Breathing out on country roads =-.
terra
March 19, 2010 at 9:21 amGlad you are back safely!!
.-= terra´s last blog ..Spring has sprung & my stupid first-world complaint =-.
Irene
March 19, 2010 at 1:00 pmAwww, what a Cutie! Too bad you missed his birth by only a day… Congrats to your sister! Hope the next few weeks are not too stressful for her.
Little newborns always make me want to have another one but as soon as my 10 month’ old is crying all night I revise that decision! :)
I hope you are feeling better and life can go back to normal now…