Siena, April 2006
Today my youngest child celebrates her 23rd birthday. We were both wondering just a few minutes ago how she got to be this old. She was born on a May Wednesday in 1985, and with a birthday so close to Mother's Day sometimes she had to share the day with me; when she was younger this did not always make her happy. We will have to save the celebration for a few weeks, when she comes home for Memorial Day weekend. Today her boyfriend is taking her to dinner (it's a surprise, she says) and her parents have sent her flowers to her office, because as she just said, wow, this is the first year I have had a work address. It's almost a year since we spent a wonderful week in Santa Cruz for her graduation from UC Santa Cruz. The baby is really growing up.
Comments (6)
Marcia, I'm sending a mental Happy Birthday message to your daughter, whom I suspect is every bit as wonderful as her mom and dad. I also send out a happy "Birth Day" to you. 23 years in one sense seems like a long time but then when we look at our children it is a blink of an eye. How did it all happen so quickly, all the firsts, Kindergarten, then graduation after graduation and all the car-pooling in between. MMMMMMMmmmm I'm sure you have a wonderful assortment of memories throughout those 23 years. She must be a fabulous young woman! Happy Mother's Day Marcia!
Posted by Barb Cabot | May 9, 2008 5:41 PM
Posted on May 9, 2008 17:41
I had to laugh about the "surprise" dinner for your daughter. Will she be able to have a wide-eyed surprised look? Have a great Mother's Day.
Jane
Posted by Jane | May 9, 2008 6:15 PM
Posted on May 9, 2008 18:15
What a beauty she is, Marcia. If she ever shakes her boyfriend, I have a gorgeous 23-year old son....okay, I'll stop!
Happy belated Mother's Day to you!
Posted by teaberry | May 12, 2008 8:59 AM
Posted on May 12, 2008 08:59
Happy Birthday to Rachel.
It is amazing how the time just slips away...
Posted by jgk | May 16, 2008 2:58 AM
Posted on May 16, 2008 02:58
I am late to this party but just wanted to say how lovely your daughter is (mine will be 24 next month and I don't know where the time went either). And also how much I LOVE the picture of Lerici that heads your blog. Such a beautiful shot of a beautiful town.
Posted by colleenk | May 19, 2008 9:23 AM
Posted on May 19, 2008 09:23
Your daughter is gorgeous, and obviously the source of much motherly pride!!
I also LOVE your header photo, the colours are incredibly rich and vibrant.
Posted by Anne | May 24, 2008 2:01 PM
Posted on May 24, 2008 14:01