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!
Lenore Swartzwelder says
My best advice is to teach your baby some sign language because it is so much easier to communicate with the baby in that way until the baby is able to speak when she/he turns 2 years old. Not only that, it helps the baby with language development and reasoning skills. My son who will be 17 years in a few days is an honors student and already took AP classes during his sophomore and junior years. He is currently a senior and only 2 classes for this semester. I started signing to him when he was a few days old and read him the books in sign language. Here is the link, http://www.babysignlanguage.com/basics/benefits/ Enjoy spending as much as you can with your baby because they will grow up so much faster!! Congratulations!
Ruth Hoefert says
Congratulations! Enjoy every minute, it goes so fast! We will enjoy any stories you can share with us!
Lisa Marie Morgan says
Hurray for you!!! Glad you are making the choice to stay home with baby – the first several weeks with newborn are absolutely magical and fleeting. Enjoy them all – even the really, tired late at night ones. And dance through your labor! Turn on some tunes and dance your baby out into the world! Find a local Dancing for Birth class for some hip (opening) moves! Best wishes momma!
Keera says
Congratulations on your expectations. Life’s precious so take things one step at a time. Enjoy each second that goes by. Smile and laugh that every day is a learning experience, even the good and bad days. Don’t forget that tomorrow will be even more beautiful.
Brenda says
Congrats and best wishes to all !
The only advice I can offer is to try (it IS difficult!) and refrain from saying the words “I can’t wait until he/she does this” or “I can’t wait until school starts!”…etc.
In the blink of an eye your “baby” will be 30+ years old with a family of his/her own! It happened to me and I still can’t believe where the years have gone!!
Here’s to an easy delivery!!
Sincerely,
Brenda
Diane Lindgren says
Thrilling! A girl, bring on the doll houses! Bet the nursery will be a delight! Indeed, she’ll be missed!
Karahkwahawi says
You are about to enter the very best time of your life sweet Momma. Remember there is NOTHING more important than your and your child’s awareness of value. Be blessed and happy.
Bunny says
Soooo happy for you and your husband. You two look adorable. Here’s my advice as a mother of a colicky baby girl 30 years ago; sleep when the baby sleeps. It may be your only chance!
Congrats, Bunny
Johanna says
I have been praying and hoping that your lives might be blessed with a child someday and here she is! You guys are going to have SO MUCH FUN! God bless you all!
oh, and as far as advice: our two children have been raised from birth traipsing around antique stores, thrift stores and salvage stores with us. They *love* vintage stuff and they have plenty of their own vintage collections of all kinds (that are taking over our house now that they are 14 and 9!).
lyndasewsalot says
Kate, I’m so happy for you! But, I will selfishly miss your genuine, funny ,smart , unhurried, down to earth, educated, hands on , DIY, Creative input on this site. That is one Lucky little girl. You will be a fantastic mother.
You have never failed to thoughtfully comment on the slightest comment I have ever made.. (One day in particular , I just needed a personal boost, and you came through.) I bet you will never realize how many lives you have touched. Some people are just special. You are one of them. I wish you and your family tons of smiles!!!!! I will look forward to your guest appearances!