I’m not much one for gender reveals. Back in my day we had them too, but they were different. When the baby came out you looked between the legs and there you go.
But if someone’s going to go through the trouble of setting one up, well, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t know the result.
Micha and I are quite happy to know that we’re going to have a grandson, but we were already happy for the baby no matter what. Knowing the gender doesn’t help us plan any differently. We never had to before when we first had a boy and then a girl. We took what we could get. Struggling young Staff Sergeants in the Air Force did that at the time.
And when it comes to raising the child, we’ll do our best to support Jack and Jennifer, but our part was really done over the past 33 years. I can only hope we raised our son to be a wonderful husband and father (just like his dad). It’s not our job to stick our noses into his family any more. It’s his job to be the best that he can and, along with Jennifer, give the world a wonderful human being who will matter to the people whose lives he will touch.
I may be biased, but I honestly think they will…
Hi Bob,
I saw the video of the “it’s a boy” announcement. Cool.
How does it feel to realize you are going to be a grandpa. Dan certainly enjoys that role and is doing a good job of it. I’ve always said that being a grandparent is the best job you will ever have. While I had no way of telling the gender of my babies before they were born I was always extremely pleased with what I got. I do have to admit that, gender wise, they didn’t come in the order that I was hoping for. I always said I wanted 4 kids but there were two extra in there and are just as precious as anyone could imagine. When Joan was born, making it 3 girls and 1 boy, I just knew I would have to try again resulting in my second precious boy. I figured that was enough but God decided differently and I have never for one second regretted it.
I am excited for Jack and Jennifer and I agree, they will make great parents and Grandma and Grandpa will be so proud. I’m sure Micha will be anxious for a trip to Texas.
Love, Mom
Congratulations. Do you have an estimated arrival date Grandpa?
Feb.
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