trigs;381998 wrotei'm still trying to figure out how grandparents always had to walk uphill both ways to and from work.
You'll understand when you get there . . .
Kristy;382002 wroteYours ONLY had to go uphill both ways? They're lucky.. Mine had to get up half an hour before he went to bed, tend the farm, and then go uphill both ways to school, with his brother on his back, and pancakes on his feet--because they couldn't afford shoes. Those pancakes were also their lunch.
Luxury . . . mine had to do that AND sleep in a cardboard box in the barn.
Kristy;382037 wroteSince you've got time...
With the birth of each of my children someone has bought me one of those flower arrangements that come in multipurpose holders. One was a carriage shaped plant pot, another was an, "It's a boy" coffee mug. It seems silly, but they were really nice gestures...and helped in the exhausted daze of new parenthood to feel appreciated. I still have/use both today.
Everyone brings cute baby clothes etc, but something special from you to the new Mom would probably be truly cherished.
First weekend of babysitting will cover that sentimental nonsense.
Kristy;382047 wroteI'm in Merika now... I DO WHAT I WANT!
As opposed to . . .?
Congratulations, Ron . . . keeping a good thought that all goes well, and your daughter is delivered of a happy and healthy . . .