The Baby Boom

So lately it seems we are surrounded by babies and people having babies, a club we have yet to join (we don't even have the dog yet; evidently we're way behind). Nothing against motherhood, by any means, let's just say the maternal instincts haven't exactly kicked in...blame it on parents who think the mall is a great place to bring spoiled and poorly-behaved children. People keep telling me it's different when it's your own, a theory I'm not sure I buy into yet, but now we have the chance to test it--from a distance. We went to Charlotte this weekend to meet our first nephew, Connor Michael Simmons, born May 2 at 6lbs, 15oz and 20" long. Here he is sporting his Carolina pride from day 1--go Heels! He is a sweet little angel and has been so good, and yes I can see how it's all worth it (although seeing my sister in recovery mode does not do much to alleviate my own misgivings). My brother and sister-in-law are expecting as well, a little girl due in September, so give us a few months (or years...sorry mom and dad) of babysitting and we'll revisit this whole kid thing--for now, I like the sound of Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Brad.