I have a little good news to share...

[derby378]

This coming Friday, I'm going to be an uncle. A biological uncle. My brother and his wife are having a baby boy!

:applause:

As many of you know, Ginny and I didn't have children of our own, and she was incapable of getting pregnant. I do not regret this, but it does give me pause when I realize that this little boy may be the closest thing to a son that I'll ever have.

I'll have to make sure I stay close to that kid, because he's gonna be far out. Congratulations to the new family!

:applause: :woohoo: :applause:

[Drale]

1. My cousin has a kid and kids are great

especially when they go home at night.:rofl:

[Parker CA]

2. Congratulations, derby!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Congrats, my dear derby378!

He is lucky to be coming into a family that has you in it!

:woohoo:

[derby378]

8. You are too kind

Ginny once said I'd have made a great father to any children she had. I don't know if that's true, but she truly honored me.

Only two days away - I can't wait!

:hi:

[blaze]

4. Woot!!

Great news!!!

[applegrove]

5. very exciting. It is new and wonderful to fall in love with a niece or nephew.

[MissB]

6. Congrats! Uncles have a special role.

My brother is an excellent influence on my boys, especially as they enter the more difficult teen years.

He spoils them rotten, but in a good way. He encourages them to different experiences and food, and even takes them for a week during the summer.

[derby378]

15. That's an interesting idea

I only have one bedroom, so that probably isn't going to work, but I should definitely take him on some outings.

[Edweird]

7. Congratulations!

[Liberal_in_LA]

9. congrats

[csziggy]

10. Being an aunt or uncle is almost as good as being a grandparent

All the joy of knowing the kids and the fun of spoiling them without any of the responsibilities. And when they wear you out or get annoying, you can send them back to their parents! :evilgrin:

Congratulations to you, your brother, and your sister in law.

[sufrommich]

16. I so agree. I'm almost ashamed to admit I probably have more

fun as an Aunt than I did as a mother. Of course, for the very reason that you can send them home.

[csziggy]

24. We never had children but we've had great fun as aunt and uncle

Now we're into the great aunt and uncle role, which is not as much fun - we don't get to see them as often and don't have as much endurance to play with them.

[pnwmom]

11. Congrats, derby278! Have fun being an uncle! n/t

[masmdu]

12. Congrats!....Recommended Reading material

Here is a little reading material you may want to give to the father to be. My brother, my son's uncle, gave it to me on the birth of our son.

Letters to my Son.
http://www.amazon.com/Letters-My-Son-Fathers-Manhood/dp/1577310314/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308792223&sr=8-1

[derby378]

17. Thanks for the recommendation!

:hi:

[Ishoutandscream2]

13. Awesome, and congrats!

[sufrommich]

14. I am extremely close to my niece and nephew and godmother

to both. You will have such a great time with them and will feel great love for them. Enjoy your new Uncle status, it's a wonderful thing.

[Swede]

18. Being an uncle is pretty special.

Congrats!

[bigwillq]

19. Awesome!

Congrats! :toast:

[gimama]

20. LOVE-ly news!

Lucky YOU & Ginny, Lucky parents,
and truly BLESSED little Angel Boy,
coming into such a LOVE-ly, Loving Family!
YEA, YOU! thanks for sharing Your great news!

[southernyankeebelle]

21. My twin loves my only grandchild a little girl. We are close and she loves her

aunt very much. She does so much for her.

[stevedeshazer]

22. Cool! I have two nephews and a niece.

Being their uncle is fun.

+1

[nolabear]

23. Congratulations, Uncle Derby!

In some cultures the uncle is the most important relative in a boy's life.

[Raine]

25. CONGRATULATIONS, aunts and uncles are very special

people. The most special people in my life were my aunt and uncle who didn't have children of their own. They were a combination second parents and grandparents (who I didn't have), all gone now but I still miss them. I know you and your wife will both be a very special aunt and uncle. :-)

[Dappleganger]

26. Our kids were blessed with a favorite aunt/uncle

who never had kids, and although they have since divorced the children (now teens) still enjoy hearing from them and visiting with them whenever possible. Enjoy your new nephew!

[HopeHoops]

27. K&R - Great news!

[mdmc]

28. Uncling is the best part of my life

congratulations..

[auntAgonist]

29. Congratulations D !

You'll be a fantastic uncle. He'll grow up to hear wonderful stories of his aunt Ginny, I'm sure.

much love to you and best wishes to the new parents.


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[laundry_queen]

30. Congratulations!

I have 4 kids of my own, but only one brother and he has no kids in his mid-30's. While I'd like to be an auntie someday, I wish my brother felt the same way about my kids as you do about your nephew. Your nephew is going to be one very lucky little guy! Congrats!

[sonias]

31. Congratulations Derby!

You will make a great uncle! I'm sure your brother and his wife will welcome another pair of hands and a big heart to help them raise the boy!

:toast: