Tomorrow is the mphphth anniversary of Zeta's birth. We are celebrating this momentous event a day early. Because we can? Surely.
I cast my mind back to the actual day, remembering what I was doing before going to the hospital but after the start of labor. I was doing laundry, of all things, and reading "Auntie Mame." In fact, one of those two accompanied me when we finally decided it was time to travel toward the medical people who were becoming more important as time and labor progressed.
I read that book until things got really serious and it did help to pass the time. Dads were not allowed in attendance, then. It was a solo performance. Well, solo except for the woman in the next bed who kept moaning aye-yi-yi at intervals. I determined not to repeat her verbal performance.
In due time, Zeta decided she would make her appearance. I was told that during her debut in the nursery, she lifted her head and shoulders off the sheets, doing a little mini push-up. I didn't even know a newborn could do that.
She has stayed ahead of the curve all her life . . .
2 comments:
I remember that birthday well. I was 15 myself. Now whenever I want to know how old Zeta might be, I subtract from my age. Big Ed's is harder. It's a two step deal, figure Zeta and then take 8 from that total. I'm glad you made me an Auntie - but not a Mame!
Upward facing dog yoga pose was in my future and just maybe, I could since this. This was very nice, thank you Ranger.
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