You were born 11 years ago at 6:32 a.m., sweetly and easily like everything else about you!
Most of all, I was amazed and bemused by the fact that you were...a GIRL!
And what a girly girl, from day one! In the hospital I got pink flowers, pink balloons, and Aunt Sally quickly brought up a new pink outfit for you to wear home. Baby Gap was doing pink angels that winter, and that couldn't have been more perfect for you. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, you were often decked out in hearts too, of course. And by the time we got home, Sally had turned the nursery pink, pink, pink with new clothes and goodies for you! 
The afternoon after you were born, we settled in for a sweet nap together and I remember watching the snow fall outside the hospital window--just like today (the snow--sadly, not the nap!). Later that day, 16-month-old big brother WWD arrived for a pizza dinner and a look at his "sissy." Lots of kisses and hugs all around, of course, before Sally whisked him back to bedtime! Then Daddy and I got to work trying to figure out your name! You see, you really surpised us by being a girl; I'm not sure why that was so. It took us two days to finalize your perfect name, which couldn't be more perfect...just like you!!
I love you so much and I'm savoring these precious tweenage years with you, my wise and beautiful MRD!
Happy Birthday MRD! My initials are MRB. I was suppose to be Stepehen Francis, however surprised my parents. Instead, I was named after my Mother, my paternal aunt,who were both named after Our Lady. My name is Mary Rose. If someone calls me that, I know they are an old friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Beautiful Girl! Who happens to have a very beautiful and perfect name!
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful. And you must be so proud of her.
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