Again with the excuses.

I know, I know.  It's been three weeks again.  It's a wonder any of you will still speak to me.  Actually, given that about a month has gone by since I was even remotely responsive to emails and comments, maybe you aren't actually still speaking to me.   Now, here is where many would go on about being bad bloggers and such, but I shan't do that.  What I WILL do is apologize to the folks with whom there were ongoing conversations (especially the really enlightening conversation about the genetics of redheads - if only we'd known how relevant that was at the time) for literally dropping off the face of the planet.  Dudes.  I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to, I swear.  It's like...one minute there we were rocking along in our little groove, doin' our own thing, and the next....

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Boom!:

People, we are making a baby.

Apparently, I needed a few weeks to get my head around that one.  So, I'm sorry if I ran off distractedly in the middle of a conversation.

Anyway....hells bells....a BABY.  Isn't that fun?   God help us.   Also?  I'm still not convinced that I'm grown up enough to have kids.  Seriously, doesn't 38 seem really young to be making such a drastic decision?   Doesn't it?   Hell, I still get a not-so-secret thrill from playing hooky from work and lounging around the house all day in my PJ's.  That's not something Responsible Grown Ups do...is it?  Actually, I still like to do lots of things that I always thought Responsible Grown Ups didn't do.  Oh dear, already our child is doomed to a life of smart-assed rebellion and a tarnished attendance record.   This can't be good.

Um, does anyone know where I can find a 'Good Mommy' stand-in?  ;)

Comments

[Vicki]

Oh, Kellee, what exciting news! Congratulations! You'll do fine...
; )

[elisa]

Honey, I firmly believe that what happens is this: children see us as grown-ups even though we prolly never really feel like grown-ups ourselves. Mike's kids? Totally think I'm an Adult. Which is freakin' nuts, but there you have it...

So, y'know, you'll be a good mommy, and your kid will totally think you're a grown-up and then we'll giggle about it after we put the baby to bed and bust out the liquor. :)

Anyway - I love you (this you know already) and I am just so happy for you and Rick. You deserve all the love and happiness that this baby will bring into your lives.

Love you...

[Cara]

WOW! There really IS something in the water up there. Can you send me a bottle or two? CONGRATULATIONS! Hope you're feeling well.

[Carole]

No fucking way! What exciting and life changing news. I'm thrilled for you and Rick.
And listen to Elisa, she knows of what she speaks.
XOXO!

[Rachel H]

Hee!Congratulations!

[Debbie]

Grown ups? We don't need no steengkeeng grown-ups!

YAY!! Congratulations!

[Cheryl]

Congratulations!! This is huge! I'm so so happy for you.

Let me know the conclusions of your discussion on the genetics of redheads, I wouldn't mind having one myself, but all my genes are recessive.

[Bookish Wendy]

I'm speechless and digging for your cell phone number.

[Kat]

Congratulations!

[Laurie]

Cheryl's wrong. It's GETTING huge! Congratulations! You will be a fine mama, especially given the clue that you always seem to have. Feeling like a grownup has very little to do with it. This is COOL.

[PumpkinMama]

Congrats! You don't need a good mommy stand in - you'll do great.

[Kate]

I echo what Carole said "NO FUCKING WAY!" I'm so happy for you and Rick I could Cry. Damn... all these babies. I'm TOTALLY drinking bottled water if I step foot into Massachusetts.

You are going to be a marvelous momma. I can't wait to see you and give you a big hug. For now you get an Internets huh {}

[Kate]

huh = hug.
Should've proofed the post BEFORE hitting submit

[Kathy]

That is fantastic news, Kellee. Awesome -- mazel tov! Another baby Gator!! You know, when I was scrolling down and saw a bit of black, I thought ultrasound?!? Great news!!

[Kristen]

I...

I...ummmmm....I....congrats!...but...really?...um?...due date?

(I will have to continue this comment later because it appears that I'm so damn happy and dumbstuck that words have left me.)

[caro]

Holy crap! Exciting!

[melanie]

tee hee! BRING ON THE BELLY PICS.

[Debbie]

Let's all chant, shall we?

KELLEE BELL-EE, KELLEE BELL-EE, KELLEE BELL-EE, KELLEE BELL-EE!

[mote]

Wow, congratulations!

[Teresa C]

KELLEE IS PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy.

And at 44 with a 21, 19 and 15 year old I keep wondering who in heaven or on earth would let me raise children? I am so not mature enough, responsible enough or ready enough. So rest assured you will feel that way for a long time and kids grow up well mostly despite our sketchy parenting and not because of it. Forever, possibly. And skipping work and hanging out in jammies? Well, we dream of that daily in our house. I have taught the kids well.

I am so thrilled for you both. Happy New Year!

[Chris]

Well, big time congratuilations to you!! And hell, if being a grownup were a requirement for good parenting, there wouldn't be very many babies. I'm 53, our kids are 18, 23, and 26 (in a few days). You think I'm grown up??? Ha! That's why a lot of us have kids - so we can still do kid things. Relax and enjoy every bit of this grand experience you have ahead. You'll be a fine mommy.

[maryse]

dude! holy shit....honestly, i was wondering if this is why you were MIA. congratulations girl! congratulations to you both!

[colleen]

Dude, is every knitblogger in Boston preggo these days? 38 seems way too young to be doing something like that :-). Congrats!

[michelle]

That's the best part about having children around - your all legit with you child like ways :-) Congrats!!

[The Feminist Mafia]

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Hooray!!

If you hadn't specifically mentioned it here, I would've thought our genetics of redheads emails were secretive research and that's why you dropped off the face of the planet. There's a word for your recent feelings -- Preggo Brain. Play that card often. It helps.

Oh, I'm SO excited for you. You'll do fine. I am. (I think...)