It's A Boy ! It's A Girl!

These are the words that are ringing in my ears today in gentle anticipation. My oldest son Joey and his wife Crystal will be announcing at dinner tonight what the sex is of their second child -our second Grandchild -that will be here in July. I have no preference whether it's a Grandaughter or Grandson - a couple of people have mentioned to me that "oh you must be wishing for a little Grandaughter" but that is really not the case . My only hope is to savor and cherish every moment of this experience regardless of the gender.
It seems like only moments ago that I got the call from my son saying "Mom. it's a boy" when they found out from the ultrasound that Riley was indeed a boy- their first. Tears well up in my eyes just thinking about that moment- as they did then AND I was driving at the time. It was such a surreal moment hearing my first born tell me he was going to be a Father of a Son. Words cannot express how sweet it felt and over 2 years later when I hear his voice in my memory of that call I still get giddy with joy and my heart feels like it is overwhelmed with love. I was so happy for him , them , all of us that would be a part of this brand new life.
They took Riley to the appointment with them this morning and since it was my day to watch him as soon as they arrived I knelt down and asked , "well did they say boy or girl? " Riley simply replied in his little 2 year old voice "yes". I have prodded him all day for some inkling or a mere spark in his eyes as I say to him " did they say brother OR sister" but I am getting nothing , no sign whatsoever. I guess I am destined to wait it out. I am sure at the moment they tell us I am going to get that feeling once again and how precious that moment will be.