Yes, Katiedoodle (and I) have been keeping a little secret … but one that’s now … impossible … to hide. Yes: Kate and her husband Jim are preparing to welcome their first child into their family. Kate’s due date is now just weeks away.
And in the wake of this WONDERFUL news, there’s blog-news too: Kate’s last day working for Retro Renovation is this Friday. After that, she’ll be at home with the new weebit full-time — although she tells me that, time permitting, she hopes to be able to continue working with me on a freelance basis now and then. No pressure, though, Kate! I am SO HAPPY for you — my last ‘assignment’ for you is to: Enjoy every millisecond of this life-changing new chapter in your life! That said, I will miss working with you daily so madly and deeply — it’s been four years of a working partnership — and friendship — that for me, has been good as it could possibly get!
(Note, dear readers, you’ll continue to see Kate’s byline, because there are a stash of stories she’s completed still in the pipeline for publication. And how will I proceed? For now, I will go back to being a solo blogger and see how that goes.)
Kate’s friend Nicole Johnson, a photographer from the Pittsburgh area, visited Kate and Jim recently, and took these precious photos.
Is the baby a girl or a boy, you ask? It’s a girl! Come back tomorrow to see how Kate has prepared the nursery. You can be sure it’s retro and colorful and delightful as can be!
And, all this week: We’ll be spotlighting Kate’s four years of contributions to the blog. What a talented and hard-working and creative Managing Editor she has been! She’s an amazing artist and decorator and graphic designer! And, while I’m the one who’s constantly tossing ideas all over the place, she’s super-organized and keeps me focused. I am sooooooo crying in my Mai Tai to see her go… but soooooooo happy for the reason so!
Danita Sisco says
Congratulations. What a wonderful addition – a little girl! May you and your husband be blessed with many happy years and don’t forget to share your love of retro renovations with her. We will miss you.
Lisa says
Congratulations Kate & Jim! Enjoy every moment of your new life all together, it will go by so fast. ???? ???? ???? = ???? You’ll surely be missed by all of us here. Hope you can stop by and check in from time to time. Until then, take care & be good! Lisa
Grama Robin says
Kate, remember remember remember – they grow up too fast! And also pick your fights: it doesn’t matter what color her hair is or what she wears or even if she doesn’t like vintage, as long as she’s a Nice Person! Enjoy!
William says
Take care and may God always Bless you,your husband,and your baby,,
Steve Wildman says
CONGRATS!! Even with all the unknowns coming up, enjoy the ride. You will soon learn what “don’t sweat the small stuff” really, truly means. Just when you guys think it can’t any get better, it does.
Leslie O says
Awww! will miss you, Kate!
I can just say, after 2 kids I’ve learned that being kind to yourself is very important- there’s so much societal pressure on moms already, generally if you are paying attention, keeping them fed with good food, and tending to their intellect, you are doing great. I feel like many new moms get really caught up with parenting camps and philosophies, which can be really rigid and unrealistic. So do that and find your mom tribe and all will be well ☺
Steven Antony says
Congratulations to the three of you. Before this baby, you only thought you knew what TRUE LOVE meant. This is the UNCONDITIONAL Love that our Parents have for us and to be passed along to us. Enjoy this new level of Life & Love to the fullest.
All the best wishes from My Family to Yours
Elaine Cantrell says
Congratulations to both you and your husband, Kate. We’ll miss you, but don’t forget to share cute pics with us.
Rick G says
All the best to you & your husband Kate – many thanks as well !!!
Betsy in Michigan says
Congratulations, and may you and hubs get some sleep! I recommend the complete Beatrix Potter Treasury to read to baby at night. It is interesting enough to engage a parent, and when they are wee ones in the basinette, you can read ANYTHING to them (I started off with my cozy mystery novels for a couple of months, also interesting renditions of the headlines in the local newspaper). Yes – way too fast, as mine are 10 and 15 now….. We loved the free little music and story classes at our library. Have fun!