Averick!!

     Grammas are pretty hearty people, you know. We can take a lot of things, and let most of them just roll right off our backs. When my son Reuben and his wife Josie told us the day their little girl was born, rather than letting us in on the fact that they were having a baby, we were all -- especially me-- just a little stung by the news. It was INCREDIBLE news, of course, but to find out after the baby arrives that you're having a new granddaughter, I have to say, was a little nerve-wracking too.

    So, when Josie became pregnant again, just months after Evie was born, she and Reuben decided my old heart wasn't strong enough to surprise me a second time, even if the new baby was due on my birthday!!  When the time came for little Averick to join his big sister Evie, I have to tell you, he did it with style. He came a little early, like his dad. He came by C-section, which, of course, is scheduled, but a bit more painful for his mom. Averick didn't know that he was born into a military family with his parents being Army veterans!! Josie took both births, two within 11 months of each other, very, very well. 

    Like is sissy, Averick was born big, strong, an healthy. He has the coloring of a rich and healthy glow. His hair was thick, but nothing like his sister's...geez Louise; that girl had thick hair. Josie could braid it in the hospital; that's how long and thick it was. Averick was a bit more conservative, being heavy on the hair side, but not overdoing it. He is so handsome, so attentive.

    At just six months old, he's sitting up and looking at everything he can. He's taking notes whenever big sister decides to school him. He's probably going to get taller than she is, but for now, she's a head taller and able to tell him later when they compare photos. Averick isn't my new grandson's first name; he was named for his father, Reuben, but he goes by one of his middle names. Both kids have really wonderful names. 

    It was "Take Your Kid to Work" day yesterday, so Reuben took Averick with him and then stopped by the house to show him off to Gramma. I love it when they swing by. He can do that with either kid or both, and he can do it as often as he wants. I wish I lived closer to them; I'd be THAT Gramma, I'm sure. I would love that opportunity. I really haven't had it with my other grand. 

    Nothing says love like new babies, and nothing is more beautiful to a woman than her own kids or the kids that her kids have. So yeah, I'm a little prejudiced about who has the best-looking kids these days, but I always knew it would happen. I always knew Reuben would make a boy even better looking than he was!