Evendays

Friday was a big day. Son 1 turned 20.

We remember the birth day like it was yesterday. Wife in labor all night, she woke me up after two hours of contractions. She wanted me to sleep. Timing of contractions, a bath and some relaxing. A thrilling ride to the hospital at 6 am on a Monday morning. I ran the red lights even though there was no need. You only get the chance once in a while. Wife doing Lamaze breathing and, finally, at 9:06 Son 1 came out with a cry. And he cried for 2 hours straight. A big baby. Long, long thick hair. Unhappy to be out of his 9 month lodging. Wife very happy to have him out. We were, and are, thrilled to have him in our lives.

When I tell the story (every birthday), the kids remind me that I almost missed the actual birth. The car was supposed to be moved at 9:00 and I didn’t want a ticket, so I told Wife I would be right back. She convinced me to stay. Insisted really. I guess she knew something was up. So, I was there when he was born.

And we didn’t get a ticket. Boy, was I relieved.

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