Love is all you need. Oh ... and cake.
Thirty-two years ago today I held in my arms the first of only four people who would ever have the dubious privilege of addressing me as "Mom."
I didn't think that day about the implications of what I'd started.
How could I? It had been a busy morning and I had long ago permanently misplaced my crystal ball.
All I remember thinking was that my new baby girl was so cute, I could not stop looking at her tiny face, her shock of black hair, marveling at her existence in the world.
Anyone reading this who has ever been a mother knows the overwhelming love you feel for those children on the magical days when you first make their acquaintance.
Three decades plus two years later, my sentiments are identical, only now there are four children.
I love cake at least four times as much too.
My first baby girl was joined in due course by sisters Audrey and Erica and brother Andrew. She is also the mother of our three grandchildren.
On Labor Day we were all together, which because of our schedules is increasingly rare. Naturally we had a six-day-early birthday party, complete with cake and presents.
But on the official anniversary of your arrival: Happy Birthday, Stephanie! Thank you for being a sweet and loving daughter and a most excellent big sister.
To the younger three: Looking good! Thanks for participating in the lineup.
Mama loves you.
That is all.
Reader Comments (6)
Happy Birthday to your baby. They'll always be our babies. I do remember holding both my boys and crying at the miracle I had in my arms. I couldn't imagine my life without them. So glad you were able to celebrate with all of your babies. Happy Day.
4 beautiful kids - inside and out. You and TG did good!
Happy birthday to Stephanie. Glad you were able to have the family together. Mine were all together this weekend, so I know the joy in your Mom heart when that happens.
Happy Birthday to Stephanie. You set the standard for the rest of your beautiful siblings. Many more very Happy Birthday wishes to you..................G.
What a handsome & beautiful lineup! You do good work, Miz Jenny. Belated happy birthday wishes to your first baby girl!
You have some beautiful children there momma! Be proud!!! And um, that cake looks pretty good too;) Happy Belated birthday to ur baby girl!!!!
What Gorgeous Children Jenny!! You and "the dude" did Great!!
Happy Birthday to Stephanie!!
hughugs