On my oldest's Birthday...

My oldest son celebrated a birthday yesterday. And as always I became melancholy thinking back to the events of that day and the day before.

Back in 1984, it was still common for couples to be surprised with the sex of their baby. Sure we had ultrasound but it was only used for high risk pregnancies. And as strange as this may sound, I already knew what I was going to have without anyone telling me. I had a dream of Luis and exactly what he would look like. It was amazing!! After that dream, I told Louie (daddy) and he grinned from ear to ear.

And even stranger still, I remember the date he was conceived!! The pregnancy test was just formality. I remember Louie calling me at work and announcing, "Congratulations, woman, you're pregnant!" There was such an excitement in his voice and after I hung up the phone, it felt like I was walking on clouds. Yes, I was excited!!

So, every May 4th at exactly 8:59am, I make sure that wherever my son may be, he receives his proud parents welcome into the world!!!

Your thoughts??