Sunday, October 01, 2006

Happy Birthday Meesh!

To Michelle on her birthday,

I think this may be only the 2nd (maybe 3rd) birthday of yours that I haven't been with you to celebrate. I miss you Meesh. I hope you are having a special day with your husband and boys.

I was just thinking it is interesting how what is "special" changes as our lives change. Years ago it would have involved gifts, dinner, a movie, maybe a weekend away or a party with friends. Today, special would be not making dinner, not cleaning anything up, but relaxing and just being able to enjoy the kids...and then leaving them with someone and spending time with Joseph....and maybe later a bubble bath and a new book. I am sure your idea of "special" has changed now that you have two little ones and are living far away from family and friends. I wish I was more on top of things and had finished assembling your birthday package and sent it already.....but this way we just get to drag your birthday out a bit longer....and in the mean time if you think of anything you want me to stick in let me know.


I miss you being around. I love that you lived here for so long, and spent so much time with us. I love what a big part of the boys lives you were/are and I look forward to you guys moving back someday. I want to know your kids the way you know mine.

Much love to you on your birthday and all the other days. kisses and hugs.

--A