What a grand day I spent with my birthday boy who turned 27 years old today, his wife Brooke and their son Reese.. All that was missing was my younger son Conrad... Hard to believe that such as short time ago my husband and I were blessed with a healthy boy. The doctors all said we probably would not have kids and if so, they might come with a whole host of issues but I knew in my heart this was not true. The doctors ran every test they had and told me I was to have a girl. I painted the room a wonderful shade of mauve and crocheted a coming home dress that had pearls scattered thru out. I had a name picked out "Amanda Nicole Gerber" and was counting the days. The universe had other things in mind. Contractions came a month early and off to the hospital we flew, after too much Egg Nog and Peanut Butter Sandwiches I settled into the rhythms of labor while watching "Jesus Christ Super Star". When the moment came and the grand entrance was here the doctor said "Grace, it is a boy" Just then Nicholas gave a full on stream up in the air and finishing the shots on the shirt of his father. I must admit my brain when numb and for a day we worked at finding a name. Without coming up with one we both could agree upon I looked up and there in my room was a sign that said "St. Nick will be arriving today" and so he did...
I count my blessings each day for the strong and healthy sons we were blessed with and on this special day I say "Happy Birthday - My Special St. Nick"
Thanks for a wonderful day gang - see you all back on Christmas to enjoy the Roladens we made today.
2 comments:
what a very sweet note! Right now we are dealing with your crazy grandson who has no interest in anything resembling sleep. He's hanging out/ lounging on the couch "talking" on the phone. I don't believe we'll be feeding this little guy cake again anytime soon. At this rate we'll be "partying" all night!
He is just like his Grandma - a party animal to the end. I had a wonderful time with you all and I too am hanging out/loungigng on the couch and enjoying a slice of that tasty cake...
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