It never occurred to me until today actually, that Mom was born on Christmas in July. As I was watching the Phillies game this afternoon on MLB TV, I heard that they were playing Christmas music between innings. I guess this proves we never stop learning. During the Phillies game I gave Mom and call and wished her the best. I wish I could have been there to spend the day with her, but I know Dad treated her well just like he does pretty much every day of the year. It's important that we truly celebrate birthdays of people who don't always get the praise and recognition they deserve. It's for this reason that I am writing about it here. Mom always put so much energy into Katie's, Dad's, and my birthday growing up. Sometimes it would be difficult to match her standards. She would joke with us about July being her birthday month--well half joke. So since I can't be there in person today, this is so Mom knows how special of a person she is and how much she means to all of us. I know she already knows, but you can never hear it enough. Mom's is truly a life worth celebrating. I love you, Mom.
The end of July has always been a pretty hopping time in my family. Mom's birthday is immediately followed by Mom and Dad's anniversary. Summer months are good months for teachers to get married, let alone popular months for weddings in general. We were never at a loss for cakes, cards, or gifts when the 25th and 26th of July rolled around. This year is particularly special. 30 years after Mom and Dad were married, Katie and Brad got married this June. With the wedding still fresh in all of our minds and wallets, it's hard to get excited about just another anniversary. This is the other part of my entry tonight. I want to make sure that Mom and Dad's milestone, Pearl Anniversary doesn't go unnoticed. I plan to celebrate both Mom's birthday and their anniversary this week when they come to DC to visit. Well done Mom and Dad! 30 years is nothing to shake a stick at. I hope you both have another 30 in you. Wishing you a blessed and wonderful day as you look back at the years together and the years together to come...
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