28 Big Ones
Woman in the Middle | January 30, 2018Eldest Daughter turns 28 today. it was one of most momentous days of my life because it was the day I became a Mom. While I had always wanted children, I had no idea what that would mean to my life going forward. Of course I knew there would be feeding and crying and diaper changing, but not all the rest.
I had no idea I was giving birth to a person I would enjoy so very much and who would bring so much laughter to my life.
I didn’t know there would be about five years, while that little immune system got a work out, when living with my child would be like inviting Typhoid Mary into my home. Lord, Hubby and I were sick a lot during those years!
I didn’t think about all the people my children would meet and bring into our lives who would also be a joy to be around. Just the other night I found myself at a nightclub with a group of girls celebrating Eldest’s birthday. Looking around the table were, among others, a girl I had known since she was seven and another I had known since she was 13!
I never thought about all the new information that would come my way about their interests and their jobs. Right now I am learning so much about substitute teaching and makeup of all sorts, among other things, thanks to Eldest.
Eldest was such a delight I had another baby two years later! LOL! I also never thought about what a delight it would be (when they weren’t fighting as kids) seeing my two children have a relationship with each other. That was both one of the hardest things to deal with (that sibling fighting I mentioned) and the best (seeing them enjoy each other and support each other).
So, on the 28th anniversary of the day she changed my life forever, I wish my dear daughter a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Below, my curly headed moppet and my darling adult daughter.
Happy Birthday, eldest!
Please tell her I said Happy Birthday and I hope she enjoys her personal holiday!
Lucky ladies to have each other in such a close knit family.
Our daughters grow up so fast