It's a girl!

[serene]

Um, so apparently the Universe has a sense of humor. You know how I've been gently lamenting the fact that I'm never going to have kids?

Right soon now, I'm getting one. Of course, she's 16 1/2 years old, so I don't have to stay up all night feeding her or anything...

I won't lie and say it was my plan to be the parent of a teenager at this stage of my life, and it's going to mean some big changes around here (including my needing to find lodging for me and a teenager beginning soon), but I think it's a chance for a really cool kid to get a new start, and that part, I'm really excited about.

Plus, I really like this kid, so there's that.

Comments

[klwalton.livejournal.com]

You rock my world.

[ptigris.livejournal.com]

You can't stay in the current place... build it out a bit? You've found such a happy space and all that. Shame to have to leave it.

[eeyorerin]

Congratulations!

According to my baby shopping today, she has an exciting future career as a princess. :)

[tenacious-snail.livejournal.com]

congratulations! mazel tov!

[mac-arthur-park.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and best wishes to you both!

[therealjae.livejournal.com]

Um, wow! Good luck, and have fun.

-J

[johno.livejournal.com]

"I don't have to stay up all night feeding her or anything..."

Maybe not feeding, but at 16 1/2, you may still have some late nights!


Otherwise, amazing that you are taking her in and giving her a supportive family.

[raynaarwyn.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! And best wishes to both of you....

[vito-excalibur.livejournal.com]

You are an awesome person. She's very lucky.

[gremlin44.livejournal.com]

And no diapers or teething!

Congratulations and enjoy the ride. You've already earned your stripes in this area--so relax and just be the old pro that you are.

[eeyore-grrl.livejournal.com]

*meep* you rock, you are aware of that, right??

[futabachan.livejournal.com]

You rock. Like a... rocking thing. Y'know, the kind that rocks.

[berkeleyfarm.livejournal.com]

Mazel tov!

(Aunties Rock!)

Here's hoping the logistics resolve smoothly and Kid thrives in her new surroundings.

[haleth.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and good luck!

It's a me. D:

[wtfpotatoes.livejournal.com]

I'm so lucky to have you in my life. :3

I♥You.


-The cake is a lie.

[loracs.livejournal.com]

Is there anything I can do to help? Change is hard, even when it's for all the right reasons. *hugs* to you both

It's a you!

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

1) I love you very much!

2) Did you take that picture?

3) Um, the cake is a lie?

[cassidyrose.livejournal.com]

You rock!

Best of luck to all involved.

Change is hard, even good change. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Re: It's a you!

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

3) It's a long story, but a good one.

Re: It's a you!

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Oh, okay, I googled it. Thanks!

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

there's probably a ton you can do (ha! I can TOO ask for help! ;-), but right now, it's one-foot-in-front-of-the-other time. I will certainly need your excellent skill for asking the right questions, so next time we're in the same space, expect to get your ear talked off. :-)

[aquaeri.livejournal.com]

I'd like to thank you, on behalf of the universe in general, for taking on this responsibility. I'm sure it's a worthwhile thing you're doing.

[wordweaverlynn.livejournal.com]

How wonderful for you both.

[loracs.livejournal.com]

You know you don't have to wait until we just happen to be in the same space. Consider this an open invitation for a lunch date, I have an hour every weekday, plus a little over, if needed. I'm just a short bus ride down the street. There's a really good Vietnamese restaurant nearby. Ya got my number. 8-)

[ailbhe]

Wait, I thought this already happened!