Mothers, Daughters, Friends, and Birthdays!
This is my friend Elizabeth and her daughter, Mary Catherine. Today is Liz’s birthday and before the end of the month, they will celebrate MC’s birthday too.
My friendship with Elizabeth is like none I’ve ever had before. For one thing, although she grew up here locally, she now lives with her husband in London. I had met her a couple times when she lived in Georgia, but it wasn’t until she was in Europe that we shared the common bond of pregnancy.
Our moms worked together at an Elementary School and had known each other for over 10 years. Liz and I are the same age (29 this year, right?). We each married the wrong guy first, divorced, then found Mr. Right! Our moms were both anticipating “Grandma-hood” with the 2nd marriages and how funny is it that we both got pregnant, without trying, and were due within days of each other?
With all of those co-inky-dinks, how could we not become fast friends? I so enjoyed having another first time mom-to-be to email with about what was wierd or cool or just plain irritating about being pregnant. It made the months very enjoyable and I looked forward to seeing her on the trips she made to the States, especially after Mary Catherine was born.
It didn’t take long in that first year of motherhood to realize how completely different our parenting styles would be. And after a couple “disagreements” (would you call it that?), we discovered what we could and could not talk about. Then we just had a good time sharing pictures and funny stories about how our babies, then toddlers, and now preschoolers are fulfilling our lives.
As four years have now passed by, we find ourselves busy with our families and jobs, so we do not email like we used to. But Liz introduced me to the world of blogging and so checking in with her and finding out what they are up to on the other side of the world is very easy. Her family also makes a trip to Georgia a few times a year and graciously opens their home to us so the girls can get together and play (we are really looking forward to our princess party in December, Nana!).
So for my “Love Thursday” post today, I want to wish Elizabeth a very happy birthday filled with the things she finds most precious in her life: Andrew and Mary Catherine. I think you are a fantasic mom and Mary Catherine is just the coolest little girl I know (well, maybe 2nd coolest)! Have a Great Day!!!
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Thank you. what a wonderful tribute to liz on her special day. who knew you two would be good friends and share so many things long distance. we too are looking forward to our dress up tea party birthday in december. may you continue to post great blogs that make others smile and happy. nana miz b
Happy Birthday, ‘liz and MC! See you soon! Add another “can’t wait” to the list. :)
What a great post. Friendships are so important.
Jodi, thank you for such a lovely blog post about me! That really made my day and I, too, am glad that we’re friends. We really should email more, I do miss our regular contact but always love catching up with you via your blog.
Looking forward to seeing you at Christmas – it’s been such fun watching our girls grow up!