In the wee small hours of the morning, I was woken up by the sound of my phone receiving a text. I knew instantly what it was...my friend Audrey had had her baby!
She was delivered of a beautiful baby boy...two and a half weeks early! She just went on maternity leave on Friday!! That's what's known as cutting it fine!
Her text was amazing. The sense of joy and wonder she felt came through so clearly that I could feel it too. I've never seen those little emoticon fellas used to such great effect!
I was working all day today, and spent most of the day wondering when I would be able to go in and see them.
I finally decided that tomorrow lunch-time was probably the best plan....until around 8pm tonight when I just said "I'm off to the maternity! I have to see this new baby!"
He was, of course, glorious! A head of the softest black hair, and wee folded up legs, not really wanting to be out in the big cold world, preferring to stay all curled up and cosy. And his new Mammy and Daddy looked like pride would never wipe the smiles from their faces. Such a picture of joy, love and awe.
So, today I am very grateful for the safe, if a little early, arrival of baby Conor. May his life be full of love and laughter.
Gratefully yours.
xx
Awwwwwww!
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