Wow! Just 14 years ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. He became my pride and joy. These years have flown by so quickly. I don't remember them flying as much with Courtney and Ross. Perhaps because I looked forward to seeing them grow up, but with Ashby, I know that once he grows up, it is over. He won't need me in the way that I know now. I miss the days that Courtney, Ross and Ashby were young and full of surprises. They made me laugh and I hope that this laughter will carry me through to the end. I thank God every day that I have with my children.
My friend sent me a saying last month..."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in rain." I am learning to dance. It isn't easy, but I keep hearing the echos of ...things worth having aren't easy.
Today was a beautiful sunshine filled day just like 14 years ago today. Courtney and Ross didn't want to go back to school, but rather they wanted to hang out with their new baby brother. I was being selfish and wanted Ashby and Wayne to myself. The three of us basking in the miracle of life. Now that everyone has gone home from the parties, I have him to myself. However, he is pooped! He and his friends stayed up all night. I heard them up til 4am, but they claim that it was all night. Then I heard them running around at 8am. The traditional "Apple Pancakes" were the request today. I made a special strawberry-banana smoothie for them all. Then at noon Mimi, Courtney, Collin, Christian and his grandparents, Nicky Guilitti and his dad, Mike all joined us for Lamb Lollipops, smoked salmon mousse, chips, mozzarella sticks, and Ice Cream Cake!
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