Princess P turns FOUR
Dear PJ,
The following is an email I sent to your dad four years ago today.
May 2, 2002 10:10 am
Adam,
FYI…I am still contracting. They are about 7 minutes apart. The shower slowed things down a bit. I am trying to pack-up just in case. I can still talk through them but breathing heavy. Sara (the backyard neighbor and doula) is on alert and so is your mom. I’ll keep you posted. Be ready to bolt, you may need to. I love you…what a beautiful day to have a baby.
Love,
M
Four years ago today, just like today, it is beautiful out. The sun was shining, the crab-apple trees were in full bloom and you couldn’t wait to make your entrance. Two hours after I sent that email, you were here.
You, my little sweet P, are something else. You are able to conjure up more white hot rage in me than any of the other kids, yet at moments when you find are right, you love deeper and softer than anyone I know. You are filled with spunk and hootzpa and sass, and for that alone I will and do enjoy watching you navigate the world.
You like what you like. You hate what you hate. You will give things a try. You are strong in will and spirit. You are intelligent. You are filled with curiosity. You are lacking in patience. You love to color with thin markers. You still love pink. You love to swing. You love the crab-apple tree that blooms in your name, on your birthday, every year.
We love you, I love you…my sweet n’ strong little girl.
Happy 4th Birthday!
Love,
Mom
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