Starts today. To be completely literal, it started at 5am this morning when I was still asleep, because that is when labor began in earnest for me exactly one year ago today. I was in for a long day, night and another half day. Much of it remains a blur to me, which is just as well.
I seem to recall a lot of clever proposals that perhaps my little guy would be born on Labor Day, but the holiday came and went with me still pregnant and Remy still cozy in utero. This year, though, Labor Day does coincide with Remy’s birthday. Hence the title of the post.
I have to say that I’m happy to be on this side of that challenge and don’t have any irrational longings to go through that process again. Not that there’s anything wrong with those who do. Just that it might be an emotional longing over a rational choice. Good thing we have hormones, or we’d never do the things that matter most.
Nap over, time to go.
I have an only also….. and while we did try and fail….. I am thrilled to be able to give him the world. From Mama to National Champ in less than a year, damn good. Happy Birthday little guy!
Great job at National Championships – WOW!!! I love Remy’s birthday – perfect day for a baby to be born right? I am impressed how fast you came back to racing in top shape!
My only comment is that it’s Labor day weekend (not memorial day weekend). Which is more appropriate. Happy Birthday Remy!
Happy Birthday Remy. I remember last year at this time when you were giving birth and I was STILL pregnant. I was so jealous. That seems like so long ago.
happy b-day remy and happy “birth” day to you! (my birthday was on the 7th too – a great day) isn’t it amazing how quickly the first year went??