Today the extended Juenemann family will meet the youngest member of the clan. Heather and I are spending the day at the farm, with my siblings and parents. Many will be coming, which has me in high spirits, though I am sure Gabriel will mostly just want to eat, sleep and, uh... pollute. He is six days old, so I am sure that we can cut him some slack.
Heather's brother, Josh, spent the weekend with us. He is completely excited to be a new uncle and it shows. Josh is coming with us to the farm, too. My family has readily welcomed him, and has noted that he is just like family, as he joins in and makes himself at home. He is great with the kids, something that isn't difficult to see.
The Juskos are the type of family who communicate their fondness for each other; they hug and are very close. Of course, my parents love each of their children, but it hasn't been something that is overtly displayed. I didn't grow up with that closeness and affection. But my wife did, and with this beautiful newborn baby boy, it is easy to open my mind to the ideals of family warmth. I could get used to that loving expression of familial contact.
In this Juenemann family, nothing beats family time. Hugs? Just like the MasterCard commercials. Priceless.
Sunday, January 30, 2005
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