I won't bore you with the details of James's birth. However, I will share that it was at 3:15 p.m. (I think, oh gosh, I've forgotten already!) on Monday, May 29, 2006. In 2006, it was Memorial Day, a holiday. Therefore, the hospital was very quiet - no scheduled inductions or sections. So, while we were at one of the busiest hospitals around, we had a LOT of time with our nurse and doctor. All in all, it was an easy labor and the best gift was James.
In our family, birthdays somehow become birth MONTHS. We like to celebrate. A Lot. So, for James's birthday, he will have had three separate celebrations. The first a cupcake party at school (see earlier post about the Great Cupcake Deception), the second a family dinner party here complete with homemade Lightning McQueen cake (I do not have a future in pastry, I think I will stick with momming, singing, and running, along with marketing and event planning!) and Happy Meals, and finally, a playgroup/larger family gathering. The one request James has had was the Lightning McQueen cake/cupcakes. At his school party, he got the cupcakes. Last night he got the actual L.M. car shape cake. Next weekend he will have a sheet cake with a Cars race scene on it.
Being a three year old has its benefits. Simple requests are most usually granted.
We thought about getting him a bike for his big day, but we went to visit Toys R Us last weekend and James just didn't care too much about them. So, we went with his more current enthusiasm: SPORTS! He received a glove and a kite from us. And I am pretty sure his grandparents will indulge his soccer and T-ball fantasties. James is developing a good throwing arm and catching better every day. He always wants to play baseball. Always. It's hard when we're home alone because Nate likes to play interference. Perhaps Nate has a future in football. Anyway.
James's playgroup party would more naturally fall today, as it is the day after his birthday. However, I decided to make the executive decision (since I am the "boss" in the house, according to James) that the party will be next Saturday. I am selfishly attempting to rest for the 1/2 marathon tomorrow. Ha ha. Nate was up at 5:30 a.m. today. I have a clogged duct. I am nervous and excited and just want to finish feeling strong. So today is a day for me to relax, eat carbs, and visualize the race. I have a plan and I'm not trying to beat anyone. I don't want to finish last, and I'm pretty sure I won't (unless everyone who's running is amazing, but I wouldn't hope I wouldn't be last, unless I break my ankle - and then, I can be last), but the real truth is that this is MY run. And my gift to James, in addition to all the Lightning McQueen cakes he's getting. I'm giving him the gift of my health - I want to be here for a long time to see him grow up. His turning 3 and me turning 34 reminds me that time is going quickly. Running around my neighborhood for two hours every weekend might seem stupid to some, but in 40 years I know it'll be worth it.
Photos to follow in a separate post.
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