What Does Family Mean?

What exactly does family mean? I've had some time to reflect on that question the past week. As everyone knows by now, Reilly Alexander joined our family last Tuesday morning. Life changed and I wouldn't go back to the way things were for a million dollars. My family became bigger, a teeny tiny person joined my family that changed my life.
My family has changed in other ways. My two sisters became Aunts (one for the first time, one for the second.) My two brother in laws became Uncles (again, one for the first time, the other one for the second.) My dad became a grandpa again, my stepmom-a grandma. My grandparents became great grandparents...my family has changed.
My family has always been close. My sisters are two of my best friends. They are both people that I know I can count on for ANYTHING, they don't ask questions, they don't hesitate, they just help. This has never been more true then the past 7 days.
It all started last Monday, my last without being a mommy, when they both cleared their schedules to take me to lunch. It continued on Tuesday when they both came to the hospital to be with us before I went in for the C-section (and that was at 7:00 am!). It went on when both of them came to the hospital everyday to sit with Reilly and I when Dave was at work, they helped me learn how to be a mommy, they assured me I was doing the right thing, they supported me when I was unsure about what I was doing. They are always there.
I don't know what I would do without Kim and Keely. They have both been priceless in this process of welcoming my son into the world. They've been there with me from the beginning, taking pictures, holding Reilly, changing diapers, soothing cries, and supporting me. They've brought food, love and care everyday since we've been home.
I can't wait for Reilly to get older and realize what special Aunties he has in his life. I know I count my blessings each day for having such amazing sisters in my life. Thanks for always being there, Kim and Keely. I love you.