Saturday, May 12, 2007

We Spilled the Bean!

I just couldn't wait. My parents were moving to town this weekend and we went over to their place to greet them last night. We decided to take them a "housewarming gift". We were all sitting around the table (Joyce & Scott were not able to make it-Steven would be coming later) and Mom asked who the flowers were from. As I pushed a small gift bag toward her, I said, "oh, we wanted to get you a housewarming gift, so we had a portrait taken today." "Oh, that's so nice!" Mom said. She pulled out the tissue and began unwrapping the small frame that carried the ultrasound picture. She looked at the photo, then at me with confusion in her eyes. Then the tears started. "Don't tease me", she said while shooting up from her seat. "Well, it was taken today" I said while choking back my own tears. She started bawling and covered her mouth with the frame clutched close to her chest. Everyone was looking at Dave and me completely confused. Dad stood up to console Mom and try to get a glimpse at the photo. Then Jackie said, "is that what I think it is?" and Dad "what is going on?" Mom slowly turned the frame around to reveal to the rest of the family. Shouts of excitement. Jackie started crying and someone said "no way". Then the story of our little bean began...

1 comment:

Kathy said...

What a cool way to let them all know the news!! It sounds like it was a wonderful time for all of you.