Hey there, friends! If you're anything like me, you know how exciting it is to hear life-changing family news. Well, Ree Drummond, the beloved Pioneer Woman, has some major announcements to share with her fans: she's about to become a grandma! Yes, you heard that right—her oldest daughter, Alex Drummond Scott, is expecting her very first baby with her husband, Mauricio Scott. Can we just take a moment to soak in how incredible that is?
Ree's Heartfelt Reaction
In a heartfelt blog post dated June 23, Ree shared her thoughts and feelings about this new chapter in her life. At 55 years old, she wrote, “My first baby is having her first baby. My child is going to have a child. It’s surreal, and I’m sure all of you grandparents can relate to the feeling of momentarily leaving your body after hearing similar news.” I don’t know about you, but that’s such a relatable sentiment for anyone who’s ever experienced this kind of joyous life milestone.
Alex's Sweet Announcement
Ree promised her fans that she’d share the full story of how Alex, 26, revealed the exciting news to the family in an upcoming blog post. Meanwhile, Alex took to Instagram to share some adorable sonogram photos with her followers. And here’s the cutest part—her dog was even dressed in a bandana that read “Big Brother.” How sweet is that? Alex captioned her post: “We can’t wait to meet you, little one. 🤍 Baby Scott joining the party this winter! Thank you Lord for this precious gift.”
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The Drummond Family Celebrates
Alex’s siblings were quick to chime in with their excitement. Her younger sister, Paige Drummond, left a comment saying, “So happy I could cry 🥹 can’t wait to be an auntie!!! I love you guys so much.” And Alex’s brother Bryce added flame emojis to express his enthusiasm. For those who don’t know, Ree and her husband, Ladd Drummond, also have two other children, Todd, 18, and their foster son Jamar, 20. This growing family is truly something special!
Ree mentioned that the baby is expected to arrive around New Year’s Day, and she joked about how quickly time seems to be flying by. “I don’t know how this is possible considering I’m only 31 years old,” she quipped in her blog. “How can I be a grandmother at 31?” Classic Ree humor, right?
Preparing for Parenthood—Again
The Food Network star is already thinking about how she can stay active and fit as she prepares to become a grandma. “I’m getting back on the rowing machine so I can be a cool, hip, and fit granny,” she wrote. “I’m also getting started back with Pilates so I can be a limber, stretchy, and strong granny.” Her dedication to staying healthy is truly inspiring, and I think we can all learn a thing or two from her approach.
Grandparenthood: A Whole New Adventure
Ree admitted that while she and her husband are thrilled about the upcoming arrival, they’re also navigating a lot of uncertainties. “We have no idea what being grandparents will look like or how much it will change our lives,” she reflected. “I will probably watch less Bravo, maybe? (Maybe not.) Can grandmothers have long hair? Can grandfathers look sexy in Wranglers? How long before the baby can ride a horse? How many pairs of baby cowboy boots are too many? Do I suggest names or do I keep my dumb ideas to myself? Can grandmothers wear skinny jeans? Can I move in with Alex and Mauricio for the next three years?”
These are all valid questions, and I think we can all agree that Ree has a way of making even the most serious topics feel light and fun. She concluded her post by saying, “I will likely buy the baby lots of clothes and probably a play kitchen before it’s born. We will figure it out as we go! Right now, I’m just savoring the news and savoring each day because I can’t believe how fast time is moving.”
