Today is also my wedding anniversary, because we're all about the romantic cliches around here! It's been a very good one too. Hubby came through in a big way. I won't go into details because that would be bragging (think diamonds, roses and fudge!) and everyone knows that bragging is rude. I won't do it, so don't even ask me. Hee.
Today is also the anniversary of the day my littlest one was conceived (Mommy got knocked up while getting her boots knocked, in the vernacular of the streets,yo.). We didn't plan him, in fact we planned not to have any more kids as we already had 4 between us and what kind of crazy people would have 5 kids on purpose? Well, we aren't crazy people (mostly) so he wasn't planned, but he was a most welcome surprise and on a regular basis one of us asks 'What in God's name would we do without this boy?'
The answer? LIfe wouldn't be nearly as colorful, or as full of laughter. There would be no squeaky clean little head to smell after a bath. There would be no trying very hard not to laugh when he says 'Mama, I can't believe it! I thought Sissy was my friend!' when his sister is busy and doesn't have time to play with him. There would be no delighting in the fact that I finally got a kid who has a sense of adventure about food, yet knowing that he will never love another like he loves chicken nuggets.
There would be so much missing. The saddest part? I wouldn't even know I was missing it.
I'm so glad he's here. I'm so glad God had other plans for us. I'm so glad he's smart, because he'll be the one paying for the nursing home and it'll be a lot easier to do on a professional's salary than on minimum wage from Mickey D's.
I'm just glad, period.
Ooh! I got another gift today too! Mir sent me a gmail invite. My new address is VeryContrary@gmail.com. So, write me! I wanna try it out!
I hope everyone is having a great Valentine's Day.
The best things are always unplanned.
Posted by: Dawn | February 15, 2006 at 08:12 AM
Awwww, that's so sweet! We just exchanged cards and watched "Saw 2." How romantic, right?
Posted by: Jess | February 15, 2006 at 01:37 PM
Ok Ok My sister calls and asks why I haven't read or commented on her blog. here it is , I am a guy, we are all very self involved. I honestly believe that the telephone is the best way to conduct a personal conversation.On the other hand - my sister writes like she talks and thinks, is very funny and I look forward (when i remember)to reading every posting! KEEP REMINDING ME!
Love ya Bye!
Posted by: Joel the eldest | February 15, 2006 at 03:34 PM
What a wonderful day to celebrate for your entire family.
Glad it was a good one!
Posted by: Isabel | February 15, 2006 at 04:52 PM
Happy Anniversary!
And, uh...Happy Conception?
Really, they need to make a Hallmark card for this sort of thing.
Posted by: marshaTM | February 15, 2006 at 07:13 PM
Hallmark, Schmallmark. WE need to makea card for this sort of thing! We could make billions! Or maybe I'm just sleepy.
Posted by: Contrary | February 15, 2006 at 08:14 PM
I am gonna frickin hurl...it is way too much for my senses.....lovey dovey.....oh baby.....anyways.....i guess we aint gonna change things anytime soon....
Posted by: charlie | February 16, 2006 at 01:01 PM