Me: We are going to be grandparents, Ants!
Anthony: I know that, Jules.
Me: So how long have you known this, Ants?
Anthony: A few weeks before last Christmas. I knew before you knew, Jules, but that’s only because I have the advantage of perspective.
Me: Let me guess: heavenly perspective?
Anthony: Sarcasm doesn’t suit you, Jules. It used to, but not now.
Me: Ming and Benita revealed the news to me on the 19th of December by putting her in a huge cardboard box, making me un-box her, prompting me to unwrap the ribbon around her waist which contained the pregnancy stick saying it was positive.
Anthony: I watched this and your confusion was gold.
Me: And then I cried with shock and joy, and shock and joy again!
Anthony: I’m not there any more in any down-to-earth way, but I’m still there somehow, I hope.
Me: It is almost impossible to describe the exact symmetry of my joy and anguish to you, Ants. You are the missing piece, the missing half, the incredible grandfather not-to-be, the proudest father ever, my absolutely beautiful husband, gone but not gone.
Anthony: Ming has found his match! Benita is that, and much more.
Me: I know! She is like a gift, a daughter, and a friend.
Anthony: And Ming?
Me: A bit like you, Ants – a rather rustic knight in shinily stained armor that needs a bit of a polish – my hero – my absolute hero.
Anthony: We are going to be grandparents, Jules!
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so very happy for all of you!
An exciting new chapter for all! Congratulations!🎉🍾🎊
Great news Julie, the best xxxx
Congratulations, Grandma & Grandpa! Earth and Heaven unite!
Congratulations, Julie! I am so excited for all of you!!!! 🍼👶💕❤️
Congratulations, Juli! I am so happy for all of you!!! ❤️💕👶🍼😊
Such exciting news, congratulations
Wonderful news. Life goes on.