Hooray!
As of about an hour ago —
I am an Uncle!!!!
Although they’re obviously a bit too busy to be reading my stupid blog right about now… still, congratulations to my wonderful, beautiful, smart sister and to my also wonderful, beautiful and smart brother-in-law.
Unfortunately, since I’m working off of a very poor-quality phone message my Dad left me, I don’t have many details. But I can say that my sister is fine, the kid is a healthy boy, and although I couldn’t make out his first name his middle name is "Robert."
I am soooo happy right now, I’m giggling at myself.
YAY!
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