A Special Story From Grandma Schmitt

This story Grandma Schmitt read at your Baby Shower, it is simply the best and captures your mom's personality to a T! 
Once Upon A Time….

There was a girl named Desiree
She was born April 26, 1983 -- 5 minutes after her sister Chelse.
Desiree did weigh 3 pounds 6 ounces and was 16 inches long.
They were born at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis

Growing up with her sister, they had a variety of shoes and clothes. Pretty sure you could always tell from the front entry of their parent’s house. Little home made pink shoes, running shoes, flip flops, high heel & boots.

They had t-shirts from camping trips, vacations, Daisy and girl scouts, softball teams and soccer. Plus an assortment of clothes that relatives made for them.

Desiree had blankets and afghans home made by relatives.

She worn a baptism dress that her aunts, uncles and cousins worn. She wore her 1st communion dress and a wedding dress.

And now Desiree is wearing a maternity dress.

Desiree has the talent to decorate and splash color all over. Baby Weldon’s bedroom will be colors from around the world. Knowing where Desiree has traveled and the design schools she attended. It will show her talent for putting it all together.

Soon they will also be baby proofing their house. Pictures and vases will be out of reach and all outlets will be covered. Furniture will be moved around to accommodate the baby’s furniture and toys.

Stuff animals, books and toys will decorate the Weldon’s house. Some might be the same things that Desiree had enjoyed during her baby and toddler time. But, as all the moms know that the tupperware cupboard along with the pots and pans do make the best toys for kids.

What kind of toys will Baby Weldon play with? Tea Set, Barbie & Ken, Makeup Set, dolls, ponies or maybe a jeep? What if Baby Weldon is a boy? I am sure football, softball and basketballs along with trucks and tools will line the rooms and the driveway. The basketball hoop at their house will be put to good use if the baby has the Weldon height.

And now the waiting game. When will the baby arrive? Will it be a boy or girl?

Soon the 5am going to the gym will be turned into the 5am feeding or diaper changing. No more quick shopping trips to the store or out to a movie. Date night and shopping trips will have to be scheduled in advance.

Desiree will not be carrying in her purse or backpack, a water bottle or other beverages, but she will be carrying baby bottles and diapers along with baby snacks.

As time goes on, their front entry to their house will have basketball, football or soccer shoes, hockey or figure skates, sandals, flip flops, and running shoes. But we will for sure know that the pile will be big if Baby Weldon takes after Desiree – our shoe lover girl.

Trips to visit family, friends & relatives, trips to the cabin and flights to Arizona…What do we take or how much room do we have? I am sure they will be packing half the house

Baby Weldon and parents will be facing challenges every day & every year.

What daycare should the baby go to?
When can we not purchase any more diapers
Which schools should he or she attend?
Which dentist to go to?
Figure skating or dance classes? Football or baseball?
What size car should be the next vehicle for the family?

Answers will not be easy, but we will all know that they will live happily ever after.

The End