Comments on: For Sheila–some advice as she embarks on her greatest adventure

By: Judy Schott

Judy Schott — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:06:17 +0000

Oh my lord, sooo true all of the advice…on number 10 in particular…

Nica Rae Nica rae Veronica Rae I love you Nica Rae
Daddy’s gone now go to sleep pretty Nica Rae
Tomorrow will soon be here and I’ll take care of you

etc….I know it word for word!

And number 7! Been there done that…Barb, what a sage. Sheila…much love

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:00:05 +0000

When I first read this on Friday night, Mary Ellen and I were at the office after hours and all was quiet. We obviously started reading it at the same time because we were laughing in unison at the same jokes. (“This is a game you cannot win. Bow out gracefully.” and “There is no other plausible explanation for women’s business suits.” are just classic Barb.) When we each reached the end, you could tell because it got very quiet, and all you could hear were little sniffles on either side of the cube wall. And no, it was not allergies. The ability to make people laugh and cry in the span of less than 3 minutes is a true gift, and you’ve got it!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 23:34:05 +0000

Sheila shared your link with me, and I am so glad she did.

Barb, this is absolutely phenomenal. I am still laughing at #10 — the words to that little song are SOOO true, and so funny. On one such night, my husband actually promised Jack a car as soon as he is old enough to drive if he would only sleep. (Not surprisingly, there will be no car – at least from that particular late night negotiation).

Thanks for posting this in a place that could be shared. I really enjoyed reading it. Also, I had started a little book of advice (journal) for the parents-to-be that has entries from from friends & family that I had email addresses for …. if it is OK with you, I will print this and include it in Sheila’s book?

- Lisa T. (Sheila’s cousin, and the little man’s godmother-to-be )

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:36:32 +0000

Barb,
What touching words and wonderful advice! THANK YOU! This made me laugh and cry- let the emotional roller coaster begin! How true your predictions are- #1 is already in full force now. Why people have to tell you bad labor stories is beyond me… and #4 happens sometime now without even having the baby here…(sit at the computer in the morning, things get busy, all of a sudden it is six at night and I am still in my PJ’s hunched over my laptop…)

We know we love this little guy and we haven’t even met him yet! (although I told my doctor, I thought he might be a kangaroo with the way he kicks all the time). I know we are about to begin a journey of “firsts” and when Prom night comes, I might wish he was 2 months old again when I knew he was safe in his crib vs hoping he gets home safely!

We have waited a long time for a little one and we can’t believe that in 4 weeks or less, one of our biggest dreams will come true.

I truly treasure your friendship, advice and support:)
Sheila