Proud aunt!
Clara
Isn't that a pretty name? Well, we now have an equally pretty baby to match it. Clara Michelle is finally here...All 9lbs, 10oz of her, and every last ounce of her is cute as a button. Kim and Aaron have a reputation to uphold for beautiful children. After Reece, the child that still hasn't had an awkward, uncute stage, what would you expect for their second born? I had about 5 awkward phases by the age of four, including my mohawk by the age of 1 month...this is all based on the few random photos taken of me, the middle child, so who knows how bad it really got!
All joking aside...This places a bit of pressure on those of us hoping to have a child anytime in the future. After having such cute babies in the family, how do you follow something like that? Not to mention the age crunch. Some seem to think 28 is getting on up there for a second child. I'll be doing good to have my first by that age. I know times are changing, but I've heard too many horror stories of how much more difficult pregnancy and caring for infants is in your 30s than in your 20s. No pressure.
Ryan is starting to feel the pressure as well. One of my favorite shows that is just easy and fun to watch is Jon and Kate plus 8. This is concerning to him because for several months before we bought a house, I was constantly watching HGTV. He's afraid a pattern may take form. But don't worry, hun, you can worry when I start watching 18 and Counting!
