I had been anticipating this trip for quite a while.  The feeling started growing the moment my brother and his wife told me they were expecting and continued right through the three months following the baby’s arrival.  So, it’s not entirely surprising that when I finally hit the road I arrived here in Washington, PA in record time.

From just about every conceivable angle, this trip could not have come at a much better time.  My nephew is now on a more predictable schedule in terms of sleeping and feedings.  He is, by all accounts, much more awake, aware, and playful these days.  Given that he is the primary reason for my trip, it was welcome news.  I have already gotten to spend a substantial amount of time with him and only one day has elapsed.   I’ve been trying to compose my thoughts on the subject of seeing him and holding him for the first time, but I’ve had a hard time getting past the word “awesome”.

There is another fortunate piece of timing where this trip is concerned.  The Mets are in town for a four game series with the Pirates.  My brother and I will be in attendance for at least two of the four games, including tonight’s series opener.  It’s not out of the question that we may attend all four games.  As it turns out, my brother was the one who pointed out that this would be a good weekend for my visit.  I’m glad he did.  It has been entirely too long since my brother and I have taken in a baseball game together.  It’s shaping up to be a terrific night at beautiful PNC Park.

 

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