Ah Jeez, It’s Another Baby Post

Yes, it is, but this is dedicated to someone else. Last Friday, my older cousin, and his wife had their first child—a boy also. Being foreign, you tend to grow very close to extended family. My cousins are, and always have been, like brothers to me. We make fun of each other, we talk often, and we advise each other, often without solicitation. My point is that the birth of my big cousin’s baby boy is big news in my world. Moving on.
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This one’s for you Gav…

Gav, you were born on a Friday and five weeks before you were expected. You gave all of us quite a scare, to be honest. Your poor parents were so anxious about your early arrival, but alas, all turned out for the best and here you are, in our lives a few weeks ahead of schedule. Don’t make a habit of this though as you have been born into a family of late risers.

You are named after your Dad’s father and your Dad’s brother. Since you don’t know them yet, I’ll tell you a bit about them. Your uncle is generous, intelligent and tender-hearted. He is so pumped about you. One day, you’ll feel that way about him too. Your Granddad was the most brilliant, generous and brave person I’ve ever known. He went on to heaven two years ago, but I think he always imagined you, just the way you are. You are blessed to share a name with these two unique and wonderful men.

As for your birth… you were greeted by the anxious faces of your mom, dad, grandma C, and Auntie C. Yours was the first birth ever witnessed by any of them—way to help someone reach a milestone so early! Your dad taped the whole thing on the same camera your granddad used to tape all of our family Christmases for as long as I can remember. I can’t wait until this year and you get to star in your very first Christmas tape!

If you’re wondering about me, I’m your second cousin, Naomi. You will probably end up calling me Auntie Nomi, like my niece and nephew do, but you will always be special to me as my cousin, my blood. I’m thrilled about you and I think you look like a black haired version of your uncle Gav. That’s a compliment to be sure.

Welcome to the world B.G., we are so glad you’re here!