Telling the family

On Saturday, November 1st, my whole family got together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Yes, I realize Thanksgiving is at the END of November... but Uncle Rob & Aunt Marlene were hosting this year, and they'll be in Mexico over the actual Thanksgiving (jealous!)... and since Jim & Davina were visiting at the beginning of November, and since the 1st was Toby's 35th birthday, we thought it'd be nice to get everyone together then.

It timed out perfect with "the big announcement," since I wanted to tell the family when everyone was together. So, all 19 of us finally gathered in Casa de Zastrow and mom wanted to make a toast to the birthday boy. And then she made a toast to Rob & Marlene for having us all there and cooking such a wonderful meal. And then she made a toast to Jim & Davina for joining us and celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving with us. And THEN she said "oh, and before I forget... I'm going to be a grandma."



DEAD SILENCE.



Then it hit everyone. The room erupted! It was great! Everyone was shocked! "It's about damn time" was mentioned at least once! ;) Cousin Marie is also pregnant, and actually due 6 days before me! So we made a toast to each other -- with non-alcholic beer, of course!


So the whole family found out at the same time, which was great. Everyone was shocked that I was able to keep the secret for so long (4 weeks!). To be honest, I'm suprised mom held it in so long! Well done, mommy! Or should I say Granny Nanny?