Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Waiting

It's been a really nice day and a busy one which I needed since I'm waiting to hear news of grandchild #10 being born; it's a girl and her name is Alice. 

Waiting is interesting; it's taxing on one's mind, but filled with a little excitement and anticipation all at the same time, except maybe waiting for surgery or something unpleasant in which case it's just dread.

  The only time I enjoy waiting is when I'd rather be sitting in a chair in a waiting room able to sit in peace with nowhere to go, since I'm waiting.  That kind of waiting isn't too terribly awful, but this kind of waiting (waiting for a birth) doesn't feel as relaxing as reading a book or magazine while waiting. 

I remember as a child waiting for Christmas or my birthday or a family vacation.  That kind of waiting is filled with anticipation so it's a mixture of excitement and anxiousness.  

It was a great distraction to have a girls' camp planning meeting at my house today, and it was fun to actually make lunch and play Martha Stewart for a few hours. 

Now the meeting's over, the house is straightened and my daughter-in-law will most certainly be having baby Alice by tonight sometime.  If I lived in the same town I'd be participating more as in helping with their 3 year old.   As it is, I am a long way from California and will have to find things around here to keep me occupied.  I think I can do that; I have a bridal shower to get planned with invitations to fill out and address which will have to be mailed tomorrow.

I have to admit that it does feel a little like Christmas eve; a little excitement, nervousness and anticipation all wrapped up in the waiting.  And in three weeks we'll make the trek out to California to meet little Alice in person.  More waiting....




4 comments:

  1. I love that name! Our first grandchild (girl) is due March 6, so we are getting really excited!! Congrats!!

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  2. Judy, congrats! Grandchildren are so much fun! Her full name will be Alice Claren.

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  3. thanks for your comment on my blog (a bench with a view). I do hope Alice has made her appearance by now and all is well; congrats to all!

    betty

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    1. Betty, I enjoy reading your blog; I'm just way behind on just about everything! Thanks and yes, Alice was born Feb. 28th! All is well! :) And just to let you know, your blog posting on truth has really had me thinking what my truths are. I may have to borrow your idea for one of my postings. Thanks for looking me up!

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