Tristin arrives

Early Thursday morning as I was getting ready for school, I get a call from Cheri saying that Cari is in labor. I was so excited! I felt like I was a grandma and I wanted to get there as soon as I could. I told Bri that we would leave after lunch and she was so happy that she didn't have to go to athletics. I don't understand the purpose of off-season where all they do is kill these girls. Bri has always loved sports, but they have managed to take that love away because she fears what they are going to have to run. Since school started, they have yet to touch a basketball. You would think they would let them practice at least twice a week. Oh well, let's get back to Cari.
We arrived at 4:00 and were able to go in her room to check on her. She looked great. A big smile was on her face and Kevin was sitting on the bed next to her making sure she was okay. The nurse came in and told her they were getting things ready for her to start pushing. Oh My! The time is here. The time we have been waiting for......a baby will be born soon. We leave Cari in good hands and head out to the waiting room.
Memories of my births begin to enter my head.....
May 2, 1985....my water breaks in a store with Mother. We drive back to LaGrange and I manage to deliver a healthy baby boy.
February 28, 1988....labor begins and I am left alone in the delivery room for what seems like hours. Don and the doctor have decided to visit and leave me alone. Hours later I deliver a beautiful baby girl.
October 28, 1992....after hours of having a nurse's hand between my legs, midnight comes and another nurse comes in to take over. Bri is sunny side up and doesn't want to come out. Eventually, I deliver another beautiful baby girl.
All mothers love to share their birthing stories. We all feel like ours is the only one that matters. As we sat in the waiting room, everyone was sharing their stories as we waited for Tristin to be born. Finally at 5:10 we get a text from Kevin....he is here!
We had to wait awhile before we were able to see this precious baby. He was beautiful. Perfect in every way. It is hard for me to imagine that my little Cari is now a mother. She seems so small and fragile. I was afraid that she wasn't going to be able to deliver, but she proved me wrong. This new baby made me wish that I was a grandmother, but I know that none of my kiddos are ready and that is a relief in a way. As much as I want a grandbaby, I am also scared. Will I be a good Nana? Will I say and do the right things? Will I be able to give advice without seeming overbearing? My mom and dad were the best grandparents so I know that I can count on the memories I have of them. I have watched all my brothers and sisters become grandparents and I can also learn from them.
To Kevin and Cari.......treasure every moment! Write down everything because you tend to forget. Rock him, hold him, love on him every chance you get. He is a gift from God. You will be great parents. I love all of you:)