I csn just imagine the fun you are having out shopping for that grand-baby. Wow a week from now huh? Seems like it was just yesterday that you told us they were expecting. Thoughts, prayers, and (((hugs))) to all.

And you go girl - walking through the stores - neat to see things from a standing upright angle huh. Even with our AFO's that darn drop foot is a pain. My foot tries to flop on over within the brace and that hurts like the devil. Stops me in my tracks until it relaxes and decides to behave.

This is the time of year I miss AZ and wish I could afford to be a snow bird. Right now we're at 35 -brrrrrr

Miss Kimmie,

Think pink, shop pink. We've clocked far too many hour in on baseball fields, removing pet worms and other creatures from hidden crevices detected as their rotting smell begins to waff. It's only fair we're long overdue for frilly things and tea parties.I know you're so not buying this, but you might want to give some thought to tea party training~ then you could hook me up. I'll be due some day too and won't have a clue. Id there a Little Girls for Dummies?

Hi Kimmie,

Think pink or blue - it doesn't matter. A grandchild is special and you will thoroughly enjoy being a granny. It's true - you can spoil them rotten and send them home. Our granddaughter, who is a senior in college, calls us every week just to let us know how she is doing. The three grandsons are still in grade school. They grow up way too fast, so enjoy each and every moment.

Vi

Wow the time has flown by.. yes it doesn't seem that long ago you were telling us you would be a Grandma. Just think how exciting now though, with email, Web cams and photo sharing .. not quite as good as being there, but certainly helps .

Look forward to hearing the Happy News,

Bonnie

Kimmie

We became first time grandparents on 7/11 this year and I love that little fella so much. I started watching him all day each Tuesday and Thursday about six weeks ago. I come home exhausted but it is worth every minute. I am not sure if the exhaustion is stroke related or just taking care of an infant. I never thought I would be a baby sitter but with the stroke medically retiring me early, it has been helpful to both me and our daughter. I don't even think about stroke on the days I care for him as he is such a joy as he learns to roll, lift his head up, watch hanging toys in delight, and etc.

Please keep us posted. You will be so incredibly excited!

About the walking, I understand that. I stick to smaller stores or when I go to a store such as Kohl's, I use a shopping cart. I find that the colder weather here in Ohio kinda makes my affected leg slow down a bit more than normal. I love Arizona. I used to do many, many meetings/conferences in sunny Scottsdale. I did a few meetings at the Westin LaPaloma in Tucson, too, which was nice.

Stessie

well folks i spoke to soon. i am a grandmother now, the baby not was moving to much this morning so mama tiffany called the doctor and he had her come in the sonogram showed the cord around his neck so an emergency c-section was performed and out pops a baby boy weighing in at 8.5 lbs and 20 inches long with chubby cheeks. mother and baby are doing fine and my son is happy as a clam. i wish i could have been there but he was early, i just thank god he is healthy and his momma and daddy, are happy,they have waited for this day for so long. i'm not sure yet of the name they decided on, i was to excited and forgot to ask. i am so happy i could bust, but i wanted to share my news. thank you all for your replys and well wishes. now i can shop blue sorry maria no pink this time, next time maybe. i cant wait to see him and hold him. i called my family to tell them the great news. great grandpa now has 4 gg kids to play with.

hey grandmother

congratulations. we all can't wait to see pictures. it's so great that tiffany was on top of the baby's movements. avoided major disaster. very happy for all of u. kids r so much joy specially the first 1s.

love

Asha

Congratulations, Grandma!!! :congrats:

Sarah

G-ma Kimmie.,

Perhaps we need to change your name to grandmakimmie from hostkimmie for a while :congrats: :congrats: to you and to the "new" family. A bouncing baby boy

Welcome Baby

Welcome Baby to our world

how brave of you to come.

We are here to welcome you

as your journeys just begun.

Here's our opportunity

to help each other grow.

To experience all the things,

alone... we would not know.

You have been successful,

from your very start.

Just welcoming you, has made us all

release love from our hearts.

So remember little Baby

as you grow into your dreams.

Everything in this world

is not always what it seems.

Welcome others into your world

and it is there, that you will find.

All the love you ever knew

was never left behind.

Copyright 2003

Christine Michaels

www.WelcomeBaby.com

jolly good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

John

kimmie,

i am so thrilled for you! boy or girl...as long as there are 10 fingers and 10 toes and everyone is healthy. i hope you get to visit soon. kathy

I'm doing this backwards since I have the latest news. Anyway, :congrats: grandma, I hope the baby will get well soon.

Marie-Claire