it was 20 years ago today
Twenty years ago, I had a check-up and then went out to dinner with my beloved K and his employers, two sisters who produced Japanese commercials. It had been a long but successful shoot (for what? I don't remember) and I was expecting a baby on December 21st.
We met at a beautiful restaurant, one of K's favorites, now gone, and had a sumptuous meal.
I was a little uncomfortable but not in any pain. I had some wine! K had lots of wine.
It was delicious. It was an enchanted evening.
We went home and went to bed and my water broke.
I had a hard time waking K. I called my brother B, he commandeered a taxi, he came and babysat Oldest, we went to the hospital.
It wasn't an especially difficult labor (time heals all memories), I had a teeny baby (two pounds smaller than Oldest), we rejoiced and named him. Then we changed our minds and named him again.
We marveled at how beautiful he was. We were awed at how silent he was (he still is).
He was and is a wondrous complement to our family.
He is driven and talented and lovely.
He is 20 today, our Middle, and we couldn't be more proud.
We met at a beautiful restaurant, one of K's favorites, now gone, and had a sumptuous meal.
I was a little uncomfortable but not in any pain. I had some wine! K had lots of wine.
It was delicious. It was an enchanted evening.
We went home and went to bed and my water broke.
I had a hard time waking K. I called my brother B, he commandeered a taxi, he came and babysat Oldest, we went to the hospital.
It wasn't an especially difficult labor (time heals all memories), I had a teeny baby (two pounds smaller than Oldest), we rejoiced and named him. Then we changed our minds and named him again.
We marveled at how beautiful he was. We were awed at how silent he was (he still is).
He was and is a wondrous complement to our family.
He is driven and talented and lovely.
He is 20 today, our Middle, and we couldn't be more proud.
Comments
Well how marvellous. And a Sagittarian at that. No wonder he's a legend. Although the quiet thing is weird.
Happy Birthday Middle!
Happy birthday Middle and well done mum and dad!!
Proof that I am getting old.
Silent one, must be a Sagittarius THING as Fabio is very silent.
20 uh?
Buon Compleanno Middle
b
Your middle is 20.
That is sheer crazy talk.
I hope you all have a grand day.
Truly Grand.
I hope he has a fabulous year.
How is Youngest doing? And you?
Looking forward to hearing more news of your film career and wishing you a lucky break or three.
jbhat
i'M SURE THAT EVERY MOTHER REMEMBERS (SHIT!) the day her children are born but honestly, I don't remember what I was doing 20 years ago. Which is wierd because I DO remember my 20th birthday, waaaaay more than 20 years ago.
Happy birthday Middle Man.
Learn to dance this year, women in their 20s expect that.
Now Middle, please tell us. Do you dance?
ErinH