was a very good year
On the day of my children's birth a tradition has become
that I tell them in full detail about the day they were born
As they have grown older, I still ask
"Want me to tell you about the day you were born?"
Usually, they just give me a chuckle and we move on. But, if I have them captured in the car or something, I tell them anyway. They act like they don't like it, but I can tell deep down they really do.
I do it for two reasons
1. I don't want to ever forget, ever, how good it felt to do one of the best things I've ever done in my life
Me and God...bringing a soul, a light, and child into this world
2. I don't want THEM to ever forget how grateful I am that God let me and Him
bring a soul, a light and my child into this world
So...it all started out on one rainy fall day...September 26, 1980. I remember thunder and lightening and a few pains. I had a meeting that day but thought I'd drop by the doctor's office just to check. The baby wasn't due until October 14.
When I went in...I didn't go home...I walked myself across the street to the hospital....
well...it's kind of boring if you're you...
but the story has a very happy middle
that brings us to this day
or this day
and this one
and this one
peace sister
Happy Birthday to the most precious
daughter, sister, mother and friend
a simple girl like me could ever want to have the luck to know
15 comments:
That is a beautiful tradition and I am sure your children love the repetition of the story. She is a beautiful daughter and what a gift.
Helen xx
Very touching tradition. Every mother can share your heartfelt feelings of love.
ahhhh what a sweet post!
What a beautiful tradition, and you captured the feeling really well in this post!
Stacy
Beautiful and charming post. I also like remembering every detail. Thanks for sharing
Fotografias que reflejan mucha felicidad.
Un abrazo muy cariñoso.
Manoli
What a precious post and your daughter is beautiful! She is lucky to have you for a mom, thats for sure! Thanks for sharing it with us!
As much as you want to just squeeze them when they are little, you find them fascinating as adults. I bet,like me, you sometimes stare at her, awestruck that YOUR baby is this beautiful, clever, witty person! Enjoy your memories of that special day! ~ Maureen
happy birthday to the beautiful young lady!!
Your daughter is lovely and lucky to have you as her mom.
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This is such a touching post .. Yes, so much to be grateful for and your daughter must be grateful to have a mom like you :)
You're as mushy as I am about my kids! They are my gift of life! Your daughter is so beautiful and I know what she means to you. It's a wonderful thing.
xo Nancy
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Oui, un fruit exquis d'automne ...
Bonne journée
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Marie-Ange
So beautiful! And such a wonderful tradition--my mother does the very same thing...guess I need to start, too!
Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter...and hope your day is wonderful, as well!
Julie
beautifu love story!! happy birthday to your beautiful little girl! what a fun tradition..must make your children feel even more special.
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