My cousin became a grandfather yesterday. What’s more: I was privy to the exact moment of birth via emails, that went out to the extended family.

First came this:

“She is giving birth. Right NOW…”

Then this:

“Push!”

Then this:

“She’s fully dilated.  The baby is +2 (in the birth canal) and ready to push.  Her doc is in the parking lot and hustling upstairs.  IT’S ONNNN.”

Then I received a picture of the baby wrapped in the hospital receiving blanket and a message with her name and some physical details. Named after two beloved great grandmothers, she has strawberry blond hair and blue eyes.

“Can’t wait to introduce her to all of you,” was the final message from my cousin.