Grandma'ma Syzygy here!

[Why Syzygy]

Please join me in celebrating the arrival of Simon Benjamin at 10:54 PM, April 25, 2009!

:bounce:

His dad was working at the USAF air show when mom went into labor. Looks as though he will follow in the footsteps of his great granddad, granddad and dad with aeronautical ambitions! At least on the day of his birth. ;)

[lildreamer316]

1. Congrats!!

PICTURES!!!??
I loves me some babies..of course, I understand if you aren't comfortable sharing them.
So happy for you and family!!

[Why Syzygy]

15. I just got a few this afternoon

Nothing to post yet, but I will when they send a good one. They're in NC, you know :(

Thank you!

[MagickMuffin]

2. Hey Grandma'ma,

Congratulations on the arrival of Simon, I'm sure he'll be bringing a large amount of love to the family.

This song came to mind!

Up, Up And Away

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon
We could float among the stars together, you and I
For we can fly we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon
It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky
For we can fly we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
Suspended under a twilight canopy
We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
If by some chance you find yourself loving me
We'll find a cloud to hide us
We'll keep the moon beside us
Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
For we can fly we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
Balloon...
Up, up, and away.....


:loveya:

[Why Syzygy]

16. That makes me want to take a balloon ride

with him. Maybe we'll do that some day. Thank you!

[I Have A Dream]

3. Welcome to the world, Simon Benjamin!

Congratulations to your family, Syz!

:D

[Why Syzygy]

17. We thank you, IHAD!

Look at these planets! (Sag rising) He's going to be more stubborn than his daddy! bwahahahaha :rofl:
(and lovable too) ;)

Sun Taurus 6°01'12 in house 5 direct
Moon Taurus 19°04'42 in house 5 direct
Mercury Taurus 26°15'45 in house 6 direct
Venus Aries 0°29'25 in house 4 direct
Mars Aries 2°44'50 in house 4 direct
Jupiter Aquarius23°15'37 end of house 2 direct
Saturn Virgo 15°17'12 in house 9 retrograde
Uranus Pisces 24°57'53 in house 3 direct
Neptune Aquarius 26°10'54 in house 3 direct
Pluto Capricorn 3°10'59 in house 1 retrograde
True NodeAquarius 4°30'17 in house 2

[Kind of Blue]

4. What a Great Day, Why Syzygy!

I'm so happy for you :bounce:

[Why Syzygy]

18. Thank you, KoB.

I didn't expect to be this happy!

[Sanity Claws]

5. Congratulations!

You sound so proud.
Maybe your grandson will have astronomical, not aeronautical, ambitions. It is so hard to figure out what the newest generation will be doing 20 years from now.

[Why Syzygy]

19. Thanks, SC.

That's true. His dad ALWAYS wanted to be an astronaut, so who knows!

[MorningGlow]

6. Congrats Grandma'ma!

Babies babies babies! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: You must be thrilled. What great news!

Welcome, Simon Benjamin! (Love the name!)

[Why Syzygy]

20. Thanks, MG!

I'm so happy to report that the parents compromised on their two biggest disagreements (one of which wouldn't have been an issue with a 'girl' ;) ) My DIL is from Finland and they are a very peaceful people.

[mother earth]

7. I'm so happy for you and your family, Grandma'ma Syzygy!

Congratulations!!!

[Why Syzygy]

21. Thank you, ME!

They are in NC so I don't know when I'll get to hold him :cry:

[mother earth]

33. Soon I hope, blessings, love & light to you all!

[GardeningGal]

8. WooHoo! Congratulations!

How exciting for you and your family.

:woohoo:

[Why Syzygy]

22. Thanks, GG!

Simon is my son's dad's EIGHTH grandchild, my first. But, he is just as excited as I. :bounce:

[Metta]

9. Congratulations. May he live long and prosper.

All the best to all of you, in a manner that you can handle.

[Why Syzygy]

23. Thanks, Metta!

Son sent a short video of Simon crying, but he stops when he hears Dad's voice :cry:
I never expected to be this happy. Honestly never could figure what all the grandma'ma excitement was about. :D But, now, BTDT!

[Metta]

29. Sweet. Be well and go well.

:hi:

[northernlights]

10. Congrats GS, and welcome Simon Benjamin

:grouphug: :party: :toast:

[Why Syzygy]

24. Thanks, NL!

:toast: The parents are sooo happy. One pic has my son grinning ear to ear. It's a thrill for me to see him so happy.

[Grateful for Hope]

11. Congratulations!

This is so exciting! You will find that it is absolutely wonderful being a grandmother. You get to have fun with the little ones, with very little of the day-to-day worries that a parent has.

Hopefully, if you feel ok about it, you will post pics. New babies are so very yummy!

[Why Syzygy]

25. Thank you, Hope!

I will post when I get one that doesn't have him covered in goo :D or taped up. Haven't seen one with him dressed yet. Unfortunately, they are in NC and I don't know how much I'll get to be around him :(

[Grateful for Hope]

46. I lived for 8 years in the Pittsburgh area

During the very time that my first grandbabies were being born. I had moved there for a job, and, it lasted nearly 8 years.

Long story short -- I decided that I could not stand being away from my kids and grandkids anymore (all in the NYC metro area), and, it turns out that I was being laid off anyway, and there was my opening.

I am so grateful for moving back where they are, Why Syzygy.

Perhaps this will happen for you also. If not, I know some "grandmas" that know how to manipulate their families to come and visit THEM.

[Why Syzygy]

47. They usually make it to town

about 2-3 times a year. My son's dad still has flight benefits from American, so I'm plotting to get him to allow me one of them. About a year ago, Son was trying for a transfer to Italy because they "miss Europe"! So, I won't complain about NC! Ideal situation would be for him to come back to a base in TX. Her parents are in Finland, so it could be MUCH worse.

I'm glad your situation worked out so well :hug:

[LaurenG]

12. Congratulations on your new addition -

Welcome little one! (My grandson was born on April 25th as well, just 12 years sooner.) :party:

[Why Syzygy]

26. Thanks, Lauren.

Wow. Think of that. I noticed a few ASAH'ers had birthdays yesterday too.
It's a good day :party:

[Dover]

13. Awwwwww.....your first grandbaby?

((((Big hug of congratulations.)))

[Why Syzygy]

27. Thank you, Dover.

Yes, first. I have one child/son. My son's dad has seven other grandkids, but he is just as excited.
He's :bounce: all over the place.

:hug: Thanks!

[BlueIris]

14. CONGRATULATIONS!!

(And what an excellent name the little guy has.)

Being a grandma'ma is one of the best things ever. Enjoy.

[Why Syzygy]

28. Thank you, BlueIris!

I can't wait to ask them about the name.. how they chose it.
I am certainly beginning to find out what all the grandparent excitement is about!

See post above to IHAD and get a look at those planets!

[Flying Dream Blues]

30. Wonderful news! Congratulations on your beautiful grandson.

:hug:

[Why Syzygy]

35. Thank you, FDB

I'm very pleased :D

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

31. Oh, congratulations!

What a wonderful day for you! Wish mom and baby all the best!

[Why Syzygy]

36. I will! Thanks, Ayesha ..

I haven't spoken to mom yet. Son called from Wendy's about half hour after birth. Mom was HUNGRY! :)
He stayed overnight at the hospital. I'm guessing they'll go home tomorrow.

[Cleita]

32. Congratulations to you and your family.

:thumbsup:

[Why Syzygy]

37. Thank you, Cleita.

I don't feel as "old" as I expected to. Just tickled for them.

[southerncrone]

34. Congrats!!

My he bring only joy to you for all the days of your lives!

[Why Syzygy]

38. Thanks, SC!

So far I'm delighted with the choices Son and DIL have made for his future. Now, if I can just get them to Texas ..hmmm

[Mnemosyne]

39. I am 'Grandma'ma ' also! Congrats!

:woohoo::party:

[Why Syzygy]

40. Thank you, Mnemosyne ..

It's a pretty special feeling, isn't it? Son has been able to stay overnights in the maternity 'suite' (whatever), so they are sharing a special bonding experience. He is one of those who serve, and I refrain from thinking about when he has to go back down range in the fall. Keep hoping they will find him a function stateside.

[Mnemosyne]

43. Hopeful your wish for your boy come true!

Being a Grandma'ma is the best! And we have another boy on the way in May/June?!

Enjoy and treasure! :hi:

[LiberalEsto]

41. Congratulations!

Best wishes to everyone.

[Why Syzygy]

48. Thank you, LE!

They have a lot of love coming their way.

[OneGrassRoot]

42. Abundant congratulations to you all!!!

And a heartfelt welcome to Simon Benjamin....:hug:

Enjoy....wishing you all love, joy and wellness. :)

[Why Syzygy]

49. Thanks, OGR...

He appreciates it :D

[Callie McAllie]

44. Congratulations!

Is his name Simon Syzygy? ;)

You must be delighted. Enjoy him!

[Why Syzygy]

50. LOL!

Thanks, Callie. There is something to names I read a long time ago. His dad's name has three "en" combinations in it, and now Simon BENjamin does too. Also, I think "Ben" is "son" in Hebrew?

[NuttyFluffers]

45. :)

:grouphug:

[Why Syzygy]

51. Thanks, NuttyFluffers.

I love to see your name. Makes me want a cookie though. :grouphug:

[winyanstaz]

52. Congratulations :)

Being a grandparent is loads more fun than just being a parent. :P
You get all the fun and can send them home when you get tired. hehe

[Why Syzygy]

54. Thanks!

:hi: You know, I shared custody of my son with his dad, so I never came completely unhinged. I don't know what to tell full time parents. Grandma'ma must be the answer to their dilemma?

[Celebration]

53. Woo Hoo!!

Been out of town and missed this!

Yes, CELEBRATING!!

[Why Syzygy]

55. Thank you, Celeb

Everything you share about your grandson has sounded like fun, that's for sure!