I had always been reluctant to throw a birthday party for Rain, because I thought, "She doesn't care it's her birthday. Let's have a party when she's actually old enough to say 'party.'" I told Tim I thought we should just get a little cake for her and go on a family picnic.
A funny thing happened. Tim reflected for a minute then voted me out. He said we were going to have a party for Rain, and he was sort of set on it. Since then I have speculated why, but I haven't asked him directly. Whatever the reason, his little girl is having a party, so we'll be blowing up balloons tonight.
We decided to have a BBQ and call it a C.R.I.B. party (Cake, Ribs, Ice cream, & Balloons). We've billed it as a family-oriented, low-key event. But doesn't "event" automatically trump "low-key"? We'll see ...
But another thing is on my mind at the moment. Two things, in fact.
First, I have been blogging about Rain's life since she was in the womb. Since she's been born, I've had to write only when I get a chance, which is not often. Perhaps this is the time to stop. I mean, will Rain be 16 saying, "Could you, like, quit bloggin' about me? My friends are sooooo creeped out"?
Hmmm. Will give myself to Rain's official birthday to decide on this ...
Second, I have a bit of a project on my hands that I'd like to share with you. Stay tuned.
2 comments:
Oh please don't stop, I've felt so connected to you and Tim since I've been reading and even though I haven't had the opportunity to meet sweet Rain, the pictures and stories make me feel as though I know her!
I think it's such a great opportunity to have documentation of your feelings and her life, even if it's sporadic. I know that looking back through old blogs is one of my favorite things to do.
I love and miss you all. Maybe once she starts school... that's a good cut off, right?
School, huh? Perhaps. :) I'll have to see what the consensus (sp?) is ... I'm glad we're bringin' a smile to your face though, Danielle. :) Rub your belly for us!
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