Slice of Life Post for March 5th: 7:40-8:11 by Barb Edler

My morning would not be complete without checking my phone and email for important messages. Today at close to 7:40 a.m. as it could be, I was able to view my newest great nephew’s chubby sweet face via a phone text. Weighing in at 9 lbs. 10 oz., Charley arrived last night around 10:13 p.m.

Where would we be without our phones to share such joyful pictures? Same with email. It’s such a convenient way to receive long messages. Although I receive so much email that if my email turned into junk mail in a physical mailbox, it would be undeliverable.

For the past few days, I was becoming increasingly anxious about Charley’s birth as he was about a week overdue. Recently, I predicted his weight, and I was very close. All of my sons were quite large. It’s a thing. Plus, his adorable chubby face looked similar to my own baby boys’ birth faces.

It will probably be some time before I get to meet Charley in person, but I will get busy cross-stitching a bib with his name on it. I’m sure he will be an athlete as his parents are athletes. I try to think of a little something to add to the bib, but I doubt it will be a soccer ball or something along that line. Maybe a kite to represent his birth being in March. I can’t wait to dig into that project but today I have to be off to set up a watercolor painting class.

The sun is shining, and the Women's Hawkeye Basketball team won their first tournament game last night. More importantly, Charley was born and there's a painting class this morning for several people to enjoy. Feeling pure joy! Hope your day is blessed, too!


Welcome, Charley!

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