The Big Announcement

I can keep secrets. I mean, it's not easy, but I can. When my mom had opened the idea of having another baby, I just assumed that if she did, I would be clued in.

We were in the kitchen, just a couple weeks after getting back from our vacation in TN. My mom just randomly said, "Oh I took a test. It was negative." I was kind of disappointed, but not that discouraged because I thought it was sort of soon anyway. A couple days later she came to me and said it came back positive! I don't quite remember my reaction, but I know it wasn't that exciting. Of course inside I was, but I just naturally don't show it very well... I said "the announcement needs to be super cool!" and she answered with the already planned out idea she had. She wanted to do it through pictionary, at my upcoming birthday party/family gathering. Then, she told me she wasn't going to tell dad, until the party. So here I was, with some of the most exciting news a person could have, and I had to wait two whole weeks to say anything about it. I have to admit, I came pretty close to spilling it. Since our family is so close, you can imagine how hard it was to keep this big secret. I found myself counting down the days, not because it was my birthday party but because I would finally get to let everyone in on the news. Finally, it was January 19th, a perfect Sunday afternoon. The whole family was over, eating, talking and holding babies. But all I could think about was playing pictionary. Once we began playing, I let almost everyone go before I got up to draw probably the best picture ever. My hands were shaking. I had an idea of what I would draw, but I have no artistry skills whatsoever, so I was a little nervous. But, Tiffany soon yelled out the answer, so I guess I didn't do such a terrible job.

"Mom's pregnant??"
"YES!"
"Oh...that's it?"

The entire room was full of confusion. Nobody got it. I stood there awkwardly silent, not knowing what to do next. "huh?" I pointed to my mom, "yes, MOM'S PREGNANT"

"Nooo..are you serious?" I nodded. "Is this a joke??"

"It's not a joke."

Eventually a light bulb went off. The silence finally broke with laughter and "Oh my goodness!!" My dad's reaction was the best. Just to reassure him, I said "She took a test, I know everything." His reply- "How does that happen?" Everyone started laughing again. "really Guy, do we need to remind you how it works?" He finally laughed a little. But I swear he was in shock for the rest of the day. His face was priceless.

In the end, everyone was excited. And surprised.

And, I have to say, this was probably the bestest birthday present I've ever gotten:)

We can't wait to meet you, number seven! 
Love,
your big sister