We've just had an e-mail from OH's youngest brother, announcing the safe arrival of their new baby over the weekend. This got me thinking how extended the family is now.
My OH is the eldest of 5 children. He was 17 when this youngest brother was born. We married and had our first child when we were 20. This youngest brother was an uncle three times over by the time he started school and became a great-uncle while at university. Two of his great-nieces were flower girls at his wedding in Germany 10 years ago - actually the day before my and OH's 30th wedding anniversary.
The 5 siblings have between them now produced 17 cousins in 39 years. Three are now grandparents - our eldest grandchild (one of the flower girls) is 19.
It's such a shame that my parents-in-law are not around any more, but family gatherings are such fun. I'm looking forward to meeting my new nephew at the end of this month.
My OH is the eldest of 5 children. He was 17 when this youngest brother was born. We married and had our first child when we were 20. This youngest brother was an uncle three times over by the time he started school and became a great-uncle while at university. Two of his great-nieces were flower girls at his wedding in Germany 10 years ago - actually the day before my and OH's 30th wedding anniversary.
The 5 siblings have between them now produced 17 cousins in 39 years. Three are now grandparents - our eldest grandchild (one of the flower girls) is 19.
It's such a shame that my parents-in-law are not around any more, but family gatherings are such fun. I'm looking forward to meeting my new nephew at the end of this month.