February Birthdays!

Since there are so many birthdays in the Spring in this extended family (sheesh, what were all the parents doing in October, November and December?) I'm going to do birthday recognitions by month.

Ok, we've got Capucine on the 16th! We know that you live in that huge, bustling city called New York and you somehow cope out there with your two young boys and your own business--but hey! Let us hear from you. And Happy Birthday! We really miss you.

Moving on to the 18th...Hey Lindy! So nice that you are keeping up with us, love the emails, the postings, but...what is really going on in your neck of the woods?? And who is this guy "Kenny" we keep hearing about? Nobody's seen him, nobody's vouching, so is he real? Post something you guys! And, Happy Birthday, maybe we'll see you out here some time?

And good grief, Jeannie, another birthday? Horrors!!! Hey, wait, you still ride a mean bike, keep that husband battened down, have a kid people would die for and have all your students cheering you on. Can't be that bad. I'd say you are doing quite well for yourself in this prime time of your life. Keep on being you. We love you.

Yes, one more February birthday. On the 26th. Happens to be our youngest. Yes, that baby boy who chased after and mimicked his older brother and sisters has finally matriculated, maturated, somehow reached the age when the law says you are responsible for yourself, and no one else is. You can vote, you can go to war, you can choose what you want to be--you can sidle up to the bar and order a beer! Bigger, taller than any of us imagined he would be; with many adventures yet to come (actually, he has several under his belt already!) Robin, have a wonderful day, we love you!

This is actually momentous. Janek and I have officially graduated to some new level, having raised our last child safely to the steps of adulthood. Congratulations to us and to Robin, and Happy, happy birthday.