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We Are Now Officially Waiting For TWO Baby Boys!

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Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

My first born, Jaime, is expecting her first baby, and yesterday she found out that it is a boy.  He is due to arrive the end of October.  He will be our second grandbaby.  My son's baby boy, Jack, is due any time now. 

 

first born

 

After having three of my own, it's wonderful to experience this amazing miracle from a different perspective. 

Seeing my daughter about to become a mother is a true blessing.  She has no idea just how much her life is about to change. 

I don't know how I did it, I was clueless when they sent me home with her. 

I had no experience, no idea what to expect, and no idea that I could possibly love someone so much.

They placed her in my arms and sent me home - scared to death.

 

No manual, no directions...her precious life in my hands...somehow we both survived. 

 

We survived pneumonia, sleepless nights, scrapes and falls, braces, the first day of school, endless school plays.

  We survived attitude and emotion, the "terrible two's" and the "terrible teen" years. 

sickness, first bike, first day school

We celebrated holidays, birthdays, and felt pride at every accomplishment

and milestone along the way.

milestones

 

Jaime's first baby doll

 

Now it's Jaime's turn to be a mother to her son and experience first hand the love, pride, and fears that only a parent can feel.

I know she will be a wonderful Mom, and I will do my best to help her when she needs it. 

I hope it all comes back, like riding a bike...it's been a very long time.  I am a little rusty at taking care of babies! 

 

As I pass the torch of motherhood down to my daughter and daughter-in-law, my mother is handing down the torch of grandmotherhood to me...

and she says Jaime isn't the only one who has no idea how much her life is going to change! 

 I'm told, there is nothing like a grandchild to make your life complete.

 

Comments (26)

Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Kathleen:  Wow!  I'm impressed, four babies and you sell real estate?  How do you do it?  I was extremely lucky to be able to be home with my babies and I can't imagine all that work and a job too!  You must be one tired girl!  Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Cynthia:  Thank you!  Isn't it amazing we didn't screw it up!  I'm very proud of my kids...we did ok!

Jun 18, 2009 07:49 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It's often said that what goes around, comes around. All of a sudden your kids will see the light and you will be looked at in an entirely different light. Congratulations, Grandma!

Jun 18, 2009 07:59 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Ed:  So true!  Thanks for commenting.

Jun 18, 2009 01:20 PM
Sheila Kennedy
J29 Project - Rochester, NY

AWESOME!  How exciting for you!!  I have no doubt that you will be an amazing grandmother - just like you are a mother!  I will remember all of you in my prayers for everyone's continued health and safe arrivals.  Congrats and enjoy!!!!

Jun 18, 2009 02:18 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

You must post photos of the new little ones when they arrive.

Jun 18, 2009 03:17 PM
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Agent - Rebecca Skane, Realtor®, e-PRO®
Keller Williams Coastal Realty - Portsmouth, NH

Motherhood is a precious gift.  And congratulations on being a grandmother!  Another one of life's precious gifts.  Psst....you don't look old enough.

Jun 18, 2009 04:09 PM
Jane Baer
Jane Baer Realty - Blairsville, GA
Everything we touch turns to SOLD

Sharon,

There is nothing that compares to being a Grandma! It is an amazing feeling. Congratulations to you and your daughter and son!

Jane

Jun 19, 2009 02:23 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'm so excited for you.  I can't wait, I mean I can wait.  My oldest is just 21 and I want to wait.  But I also Can't Wait.  Your daughter is just beautiful and I'm sure she is going to be a great mom too.  Can't wait for you to start posting Grandma photos when they both arrive. :)

Jun 19, 2009 05:25 AM
Kathleen Cooper
Kathleen Cooper, Sposato Realty Group - Worcester, MA
Sposato Realty Group - Broker Owner

LOL I have an awesome husband that works with me 50/50 on everything from babies to real estate!  We're fortunate to be able to work from home when we need to and to always have one of us around for our kids.  It's hard work, but i'm sure it'll pay off!

Sincerely,

Kathleen

Jun 19, 2009 06:29 AM
Laraine Shape
Comey & Shepherd Realtors - Glendale, OH
Selling Cincinnati...one kitchen at a time

Sharon - You totally pulled on my heart strings with this one.  Thank you so much.  I swear...between you and Steve Loynd's post today, I feel like I want to go have a good cry.  :-)

Jun 19, 2009 10:39 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Sheila:  Thanks for the beautiful words and the prayers.  Number one is due July 5 and she was just told it could be any day now.  We are getting very anxious!

Bob & Carolin:  You say that now...wait until the photos start coming! 

Rebecca:  Very kind of you!  Thanks!

Jun 19, 2009 11:29 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Jane:  I can't wait to know first hand!  I love them already!

Tammy:  I know what you mean, I wasn't in any hurry for my kids to start too early either, but I am sure excited now!

Kathleen:  Oh, that explains it!  What a lucky lady!

Laraine:  I know what you mean!  As long as it's a "good" cry, it's a good thing!  Steve's post is beautiful, what a guy!

 

Jun 19, 2009 11:32 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Congrats Sharon-I am so happy for you.  My daughter is still alittle young for children (20) but is probably not too many years away.  I wish your daughter an easy birth!!  I will keep both "daughters" in my prayers for easy and safe deliveries!

  

Jun 20, 2009 08:16 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debra:  Keep me in your prayers too!  I've been invited into the delivery room and I may need some extra "help" with my anxiety when the time comes!  Thanks so much!

Jun 20, 2009 03:03 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

What fun to see these photos!!  Congratulations!  I have 3 grandboys and they are just sooooooo much fun!

I was in the delivery room and I will pray for you-it is hard to see your love one in pain.  Blessings to all!

Jun 20, 2009 05:11 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Cathy:  I've never been in the delivery room before...I'm pretty nervous about it.  I am so grateful for the prayers!  thanks!

Jun 21, 2009 10:01 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Sharon,

Great post. Welcome to a new chapter in your life and the lives of your children. All the best. :)

Steve

Jun 22, 2009 06:00 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Steve:  Thank you!  I appreciate your well wishes and I really do look forward to this new chapter!

Jun 22, 2009 06:12 AM
Terry Chenier
Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC

Sharon,

It's great when we can sit with our grown kids and reminisce and see the next generations arrive; that's what life's about. Good post.

Jun 24, 2009 06:32 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Terry:  So true!  Thank you for joining in!

Jun 24, 2009 11:48 PM