Here: have some booties.

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The Blossom-In-Law Jules is in labor! Wooohoo! It might be a little early in the term but no one seems too worried so late tonight or early tomorrow morning I shall be an Auntie (as opposed to an Uncle, which I also am). Mom is utterly chuffed. My brother Mark is exhausted already, the poor bastard. Honestly: I can't wait to have someone to make tutus for.

Like a complete bonzo frickin' idiot, I've forked over the handknits waaaay before any shower was planned so I am now empty-handed. This is par for the course as I am horrible at showers of all kinds that don't actually involve soap. I usually show up with a carton of smokes and a twelve pack and everyone is their flowered frock wonder who invited the lesbian. Not that I mind.

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michaelg said…
Congratulations, Auntie! I hope you're planning to post a pic!
Baby showers are rough crowds. Have you heard of the poopy diaper game where they melt candy bars in a diaper and guests have to smell it and guess the type of candy? This is popular at showers in the Midwest. You can come be a lesbian at our parties any time! (I won't tell anyone you're not.)
6:22 PM
Kireliols said…
Congratulations to you and yours! I am also an Auntie, much better than just an Aunt.

Remember to smell the baby's head- it's wonderfully intoxicating. And baby feet are delightful to look at for hours on end. But don't forget- Aunties also dress baby's up funny for photo ops. And they get to make cookies with them once they are able to stand.

Happy Auntie-hood!
8:05 PM
Mnmom said…
You'll never be empty-handed for this baby, trust me. When my first nephew was born I went crazy and bought things all the time. Then I ran out of money and when my own children came along I had nothing to give them.
You'd like baby showers with my friens. Lots of wine and good food. And no silly games.
8:53 PM
Mnmom said…
By the way, LOVE your new format!
8:54 PM
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