April 25, 2005 was my dad's birthday

not birthdaTE, but just a birthday. It was also the first day I ever met Andie, Zac's girlfriend. Almost 5 years ago - whew. We went out together for dinner. At Longhorn's. Yummmmmm.

Remember Unmarried Zac and the bird story? If not, you can check it out here. Well, almost another 2 years has passed and during that time he ran half naked, barefoot, through the snow to chase down a car that had hit Andie. Someone even commented, "And hey what a story to tell the kids someday. Dad ran in the street in his underwear? Mom was hit by a car?"

You can see where this post is going, can't you. Unmarried Zac -- Andie -- kids.

Well, at least ONE anyway. Zac called today to tell me that Andie is pregnant. I am going to be a Mamaw again. I told him that certain things had to change. He might think it's OK to not come over but once in awhile, but that will be changing. It's next to impossible to be a proper Mamaw without seeing the baby. A Lot. He quickly agreed. He also agreed to not name the baby Perri or Evelyn. It wasn't hard to get him to agree to that either.

So, do I wish they had been married before Andie got pregnant? Of course I do. Do I hope they will get married? Yes, I do. Soon? Absolutely. Either way though, I have faith they will be great parents and the baby will be well loved by many. I suppose the rest will just have to work itself out as it comes.

Andie goes for her first doctor appointment next week and we'll know more then. In the meantime, my excitement is building already. I'll be needing those extra stockings I bought at Christmas sooner than I thought.