This weird thing happens in life.
The one I'm thinking of is called: when your children start hitting the adult numbers.
Today, or more correctly, this afternoon, my 2nd born will officially turn 21 years of age and embark upon her 22nd year of life.
This boggles my mind.
Have I told her story before?
They each have their own story...and this one is hers.
I'd been having contractions on and off for days. Just minor ones that I didn't mind because I figure any work you can get done before the big event, then have at it minor-non-pain contractions!
The night before her birth, we were attending her uncle's graduation. I was having more contractions and was just hoping things didn't kick into high gear until after the ceremony.
Later, that night, as the family was sitting around watching some tv, I would doze off. My mother-in-law said she was watching my face..she could tell when I was having a contraction because my face would tighten up. I remember a few of them waking me up...decided to get some sleep while I could.
And then...it happened. That first PAIN contraction that brings to clear memory what labor is really like. Whereas, you just spent 8 months thinking you remember...but no...right now, now you remember. And you know it's gonna hurt. So I woke up with the painful vise grip over most of my torso (i'm short) and wake up my then-husband. Nope...water hasn't broke (still nervous about that event since my water didn't break until my first daughter's head was birthed...) but I do believe it's time to go to the hospital.
So we have Brittany covered...there are people who will be taking care of her...who? I honestly don't know. I don't know if Cecily, Pat, Jon, or Joel took care of her. You can think "horrible mom!" But I'm sure I made sure she was in good hands...because I'm not a horrible mom...and my Britti was my life.
So off we go. Driving out of the subdivision...driving around a corner, I realized what the song on the radio was saying and started to laugh...and I didn't know if I was about to have a boy or a girl, but they already had their first song...correction, I knew she was a girl. All the ultrasounds had been inconclusive...she was a private person even in the womb... (click HERE to see the official music video of her song...they won't let me post it here..boneheads)
It was about 6:00 in the morning...I was looking out the car window...I was wondering what this little one would look like, be like...I was on my way to meeting my daughter and although it's scary (remember, i have now remembered what i'm about to do), it's the most exciting thing...and I wanted her here...now...
Perfect song.
They didn't want to pop my water until she had dropped a little more...so we went walking. And I got hungry. So we hid behind a magazine rack and I ate bacon. And just so you know, walking up and down hospital halls while having contractions isn't high on my list of super fun things!
The next time they went to pop my water...her head had engaged...so they couldn't pop it. Looked like I wasn't going to experience my water breaking with number two child either.
Mid-afternoon, my child was born. And they handed me my daughter.
And all of a sudden, I had to share her with the world. For months, others could rub my belly, could feel her kick...but it was her and me. She was shoving my organs into compact spaces...I was talking to her...others were involved, others were excited and waiting...but she was inside my body. Her body was growing inside me. And now, she was in the world. We did have a LOT of great people to share her with though.
I remember the sound of her big sister's toddling feet coming down the hall towards our hospital room. I didn't know that I knew the sound of Brittany's walk until that moment...and then Brittany appeared...to hold "her" baby.
She was a wonderful baby.
She's a wonderful person.
Happy 21st Birthday to our Kimmie Belle...Love you kiddo!!!
(here are a few of the people that you belong to besides me...)
***
I love Kim. Leanna loves her Kimmie and we miss her. I enjoy watching my daughter get excited when she sees her. She's very caring of others. When she lived with us, there were many times she would take care of me when I was sick. Kim has a big heart.
- LaNae
***
My thoughts about Kim...
First of all, you are the youngest person I ever met and you remain the only person I met when you still looked prune-ish (brand-new-baby-wrinkled-ness). I think you were ten hours old at the most. Days later I remember feeding you and the image of your big, dark beautiful blue eyes staring at me, which is permanently burned into my brain. I remember thinking, "How could a heart possibly contain more love than I feel right this moment?" This thought continues to give me reverence for other kinds of love (like Christ's love for me and my mom's love for me, etc.) Our bond, to me, is biological and spiritual. Later, I was the reason you got to be baptized multiple times. Who else gets to live and relive, and relive, and relive the experience of being baptized? And you were the reason I worked on becoming a Priest. It was the honor of a lifetime to be of service in that way. I also remember you and Jaycey coming to visit me in California and we went to the mall. You were very humble in that you wouldn't let me buy you a bunch of stuff. You also told Jaycey that I had bought her enough stuff and it was time to stop asking. Most recently I remember when I went to Clearfield to visit and listened to you talk about fixing your car. It is a little strange that my niece is more self-sufficient and responsible with her cars than I am. I remember watching you talk and feeling really impressed by your confidence and knowledge. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow. And frankly, it's time you, your immediate family and all the Taylors moved to California!
I love you Kim. I think of you often. I hope this is the best year ever of your life. Happy Birthday!
Blessings,
Joel
***
Happy 21st Kim. Stay away from the bars. :P
- Jaycey
***
Happy Birthday, Kim! You have such a fantastic, kind heart and soul.
I hope you have a wonderful birthday! You deserve the very best!
Love, Camille
***
Kim: "If you want me to calm down then give me candy."
- Tara
***
Our dearest Kimberly,
:) Happy happy birthday Kimmie dear...
Happy days will come to you all year!
If I had a wish then it would be:
A Happy Happy Birthday!
To you from me!
We love you so much and have a great 21st birthday!
Dustin, Tamra, Sean, & Anna
***
Happy birthday! I remember when I first saw you - love at first sight! Your mom had just moved back to Utah, you were asleep in your car seat. I had just come home from school. I wasn't supposed to wake you up, so I sat on the bed and waited for you to wake up. As soon as you did, I got you out of the car seat so I could give you love from Aunt LaDawn! You were a beautiful baby! You turned out to be a beautiful young lady that we love so much!
We wish for you the best of everything!
- LaDawn
***
happy happy birthday Kimmie dear, happy days will come to you this year, if we had one wish then it would be a happy happy birthday to you from me (us).
we love you beautiful lady!!!!!!!
- Susan
***
Happy Birthday! Love you. Proud of you.
- Dad
And then...it happened. That first PAIN contraction that brings to clear memory what labor is really like. Whereas, you just spent 8 months thinking you remember...but no...right now, now you remember. And you know it's gonna hurt. So I woke up with the painful vise grip over most of my torso (i'm short) and wake up my then-husband. Nope...water hasn't broke (still nervous about that event since my water didn't break until my first daughter's head was birthed...) but I do believe it's time to go to the hospital.
So we have Brittany covered...there are people who will be taking care of her...who? I honestly don't know. I don't know if Cecily, Pat, Jon, or Joel took care of her. You can think "horrible mom!" But I'm sure I made sure she was in good hands...because I'm not a horrible mom...and my Britti was my life.
So off we go. Driving out of the subdivision...driving around a corner, I realized what the song on the radio was saying and started to laugh...and I didn't know if I was about to have a boy or a girl, but they already had their first song...correction, I knew she was a girl. All the ultrasounds had been inconclusive...she was a private person even in the womb... (click HERE to see the official music video of her song...they won't let me post it here..boneheads)
It was about 6:00 in the morning...I was looking out the car window...I was wondering what this little one would look like, be like...I was on my way to meeting my daughter and although it's scary (remember, i have now remembered what i'm about to do), it's the most exciting thing...and I wanted her here...now...
Perfect song.
They didn't want to pop my water until she had dropped a little more...so we went walking. And I got hungry. So we hid behind a magazine rack and I ate bacon. And just so you know, walking up and down hospital halls while having contractions isn't high on my list of super fun things!
The next time they went to pop my water...her head had engaged...so they couldn't pop it. Looked like I wasn't going to experience my water breaking with number two child either.
Mid-afternoon, my child was born. And they handed me my daughter.
And all of a sudden, I had to share her with the world. For months, others could rub my belly, could feel her kick...but it was her and me. She was shoving my organs into compact spaces...I was talking to her...others were involved, others were excited and waiting...but she was inside my body. Her body was growing inside me. And now, she was in the world. We did have a LOT of great people to share her with though.
I remember the sound of her big sister's toddling feet coming down the hall towards our hospital room. I didn't know that I knew the sound of Brittany's walk until that moment...and then Brittany appeared...to hold "her" baby.
She was a wonderful baby.
She's a wonderful person.
Happy 21st Birthday to our Kimmie Belle...Love you kiddo!!!
(here are a few of the people that you belong to besides me...)
***
I love Kim. Leanna loves her Kimmie and we miss her. I enjoy watching my daughter get excited when she sees her. She's very caring of others. When she lived with us, there were many times she would take care of me when I was sick. Kim has a big heart.
- LaNae
***
My thoughts about Kim...
First of all, you are the youngest person I ever met and you remain the only person I met when you still looked prune-ish (brand-new-baby-wrinkled-ness). I think you were ten hours old at the most. Days later I remember feeding you and the image of your big, dark beautiful blue eyes staring at me, which is permanently burned into my brain. I remember thinking, "How could a heart possibly contain more love than I feel right this moment?" This thought continues to give me reverence for other kinds of love (like Christ's love for me and my mom's love for me, etc.) Our bond, to me, is biological and spiritual. Later, I was the reason you got to be baptized multiple times. Who else gets to live and relive, and relive, and relive the experience of being baptized? And you were the reason I worked on becoming a Priest. It was the honor of a lifetime to be of service in that way. I also remember you and Jaycey coming to visit me in California and we went to the mall. You were very humble in that you wouldn't let me buy you a bunch of stuff. You also told Jaycey that I had bought her enough stuff and it was time to stop asking. Most recently I remember when I went to Clearfield to visit and listened to you talk about fixing your car. It is a little strange that my niece is more self-sufficient and responsible with her cars than I am. I remember watching you talk and feeling really impressed by your confidence and knowledge. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow. And frankly, it's time you, your immediate family and all the Taylors moved to California!
I love you Kim. I think of you often. I hope this is the best year ever of your life. Happy Birthday!
Blessings,
Joel
***
Happy 21st Kim. Stay away from the bars. :P
- Jaycey
***
Happy Birthday, Kim! You have such a fantastic, kind heart and soul.
I hope you have a wonderful birthday! You deserve the very best!
Love, Camille
***
Kim: "If you want me to calm down then give me candy."
- Tara
***
Our dearest Kimberly,
:) Happy happy birthday Kimmie dear...
Happy days will come to you all year!
If I had a wish then it would be:
A Happy Happy Birthday!
To you from me!
We love you so much and have a great 21st birthday!
Dustin, Tamra, Sean, & Anna
***
Happy birthday! I remember when I first saw you - love at first sight! Your mom had just moved back to Utah, you were asleep in your car seat. I had just come home from school. I wasn't supposed to wake you up, so I sat on the bed and waited for you to wake up. As soon as you did, I got you out of the car seat so I could give you love from Aunt LaDawn! You were a beautiful baby! You turned out to be a beautiful young lady that we love so much!
We wish for you the best of everything!
- LaDawn
***
happy happy birthday Kimmie dear, happy days will come to you this year, if we had one wish then it would be a happy happy birthday to you from me (us).
we love you beautiful lady!!!!!!!
- Susan
***
Happy Birthday! Love you. Proud of you.
- Dad
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