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Swede

(39,306 posts)
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:35 PM 10 hrs ago

My brother just became a first time grandfather.

Little Annie is my new grandniece.

It was a long hard labor. My niece had a favorite aunt, Annie. She started saying "Come on Annie, we can do this. Come on.' And here is Annie. (and Annie's proud grampa)



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Deuxcents

(26,667 posts)
2. So sweet. Was Annie grandpa's sister..what's the relationship to little Annie's mom? Just curious, lovely story
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:55 PM
10 hrs ago

Swede

(39,306 posts)
3. The new mom is my brother's daughter in law.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:00 AM
10 hrs ago

I don't want to give out too much personal info. DU I trust, the rest of the world, it sucks.

Deuxcents

(26,667 posts)
6. I understand and did not mean to be so snoopy..just a beautiful gesture and much love involved so I'll mind my business
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:17 AM
9 hrs ago

FadedMullet

(884 posts)
9. Tell him that I said "Having children was the best thing I ever did, but having grandchildren may be more fun."
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 01:05 AM
8 hrs ago

niyad

(132,049 posts)
12. Another version goes, "If I had known that grandkids were such fun, I
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 01:21 AM
8 hrs ago

would have had them first!"

Botany

(77,201 posts)
14. That picture tells me on thing from your brother's face and that is love.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 02:29 AM
7 hrs ago

Your family is rich.

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