BIRTHDAYS

Six years ago, I forgot to send my mother a birthday card or even a present. I was 9 months pregnant and chasing after a 3 and 5 year old at the time. Life was busy, hectic and exhausting. As I was talking to her, I was apologizing to her about not sending anything. And that maybe she would have a new granddaughter for her birthday. I honestly didn't think it would happen. I really didn't. I felt horribly bad.

On November 4th, I was sitting in a board meeting. We were all sampling pizzas for an upcoming fundraiser for the preschool. That pizza was delish!!! I ate A LOT! I couldn't get enough!!!

Then we moved onto board issues. What goes where, how to do that, will the teachers have a raise this year? What about the Christmas presents this year? I shifted in my seat and heard a pop. I kind of looked at my friend sitting beside me, thinking maybe she tooted or something... but didn't think again, and then I shifted again... and gush. My water had broken!!!! I sat upright, put both my hands on the table and said "OMG, my water just broke!"

Ladies flew everywhere. My good friend, flew to the phone to call my husband. We had worried that this would be a fast delivery and I really didn't want to give birth in an elementary school!

Off to the hospital I went... and 9 hours later, my beautiful little girl came into the world. And it was my mother's birthday.

So, today has always been special. My mom got a special granddaughter to share her birthday with and I was glad to be able to give her that gift.

My little girl is 6 today. 6 years of joy, puzzlement, excitement and curiosity! She has grown into a lovely little lady, that no doubt she will envolve into a lovely young woman one day.

Happy birthday to my Scorpians!