Let's all celebrate together, it's not everyday a future king is born

You have to admit, there is something great about a monarchy.

To be born to be a king. To unite as a country, truly as an empire, and celebrate the birth of a child who will one day lead your people. To not wonder if a decent candidate will arise from amidst a sea of politicians, but to actually have those born into and trained for leadership. It almost makes me want to be British...almost.

But, I will sit by on my comfy couch in America and celebrate with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a distance. Congratulations William and Kate on the birth of a healthy son and what seems to have been a smooth delivery for Kate with her leaving the hospital so soon.

How excited they must be; they truly look happy. That fresh glow of first-time parents realizing their newborn baby is more amazing than they ever imaged, regardless of his royalty.

I think of Kate so much in all of this. She is my age, born Jan. 9, 1982, just a month before I was born. Prince William arrived just a few months later in June. It's actually pretty neat to think that my mom was pregnant with me at the same as Princess Diana and Mrs. Middleton were expecting their royal babies.

Kate genuinely seems to be a lovely, charming and stylish lady who fits her role perfectly. But I am sure she had the same excitement and fears as all mothers when she first found out she was expecting. Hoping and praying all would go well and that her baby would be healthy. But wow, I can't imagine the extra pressure she faced hoping nothing would go wrong when the child in her womb is an heir apparent to the British throne!

I hope the baby sleeps some tonight. That first night home from the hospital can be a doozy. I wonder if she plans to nurse? That's such a special, bonding experience for a new mother and her baby. I'm sure she has help, but they appear to be a fairly self-sufficient couple. I wish them the very best!

Honestly, I'm not a huge follower of this royal hype and did not intend to write about this, but I am at a very similar place in life as they are and share in their joy - though on a much different level.

Plus, my friend Lori make a comment on facebook that I liked and agree with:

"I am actually thrilled to hear about the royal baby because babies make me smile and there is way too much constant negativity in the news, every day. Happy news is a refreshing welcome change."

Thank you. So true. When a baby can unite a country and even much of the world in celebration, that is something to be excited about.

The happy royal couple greets the world with their newborn son today.
Photo courtesy of a Yahoo news article.