Sweet Brianna

Our new niece was born Sunday morning. I went to meet her yesterday. She is so beautiful and so sweet. Perfection wrapped in a blanket. I could just hold her for days. I waited so long for her to arrive and now she is here, just in time for the holidays. This isn't the first time I am an Aunt, but it is the first time I am an Aunt on Joe's side.

Come spring, there will be another baby born. Unfortunately, I feel no excitement for that child. It isn't the child's fault and s/he deserves to be met with the same excitement and love. I just don't feel it. I adore my BIL and if nothing else I should feel excitement for him. But I don't. His wife has basically ruined any good feelings I would have had towards their child. From what I can tell, her condecending manner continues, so I don't see any thing changing any time soon. I suppose in reality there is no point in being excited about the next baby because I doubt she will consider us worthy enough to be part of the baby's life anyway.

For the meantime, I have Brianna, along with Stephanie and Shanne and my heart is full.