Ten years ago today, this blog\u2019s entry read in part \u201c\u2026. Emily weighed seven pounds (exactly) and was 21 inches long. If you divide 7 into 21 you get 3 which just happens to be the date she was born (and my favorite number.) If you\u2019re one of those people that think numbers mean something (or even if you\u2019re not) I think the meaning here is pretty clear \u2014 this is no ordinary baby \u2026\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t have to be a real stable genius to figure out that today is our first grandchild\u2019s birthday. From the very first time I saw her, I predicted great things from her\u2026 and once again, I was right. When Emily graduated from kindergarten, she was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up \u2014 her response was \u201ca hula hoop dancer.\u201d That was a pretty lofty goal, but I think she\u2019s already exceeded it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We don\u2019t see her as much as we once did, but growing up means a lot of other interests and activities that take a lot of time. We still miss her sleep-overs but life goes on and Emily seems to be off to a good start. She\u2019s adapted to this new \u201cvirtual world\u201d probably better than most and next week will again be working from home when the new school years starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I mentioned in my first blog about her, I figured that the numbers 7, 21 and 3 foretold good fortune for her \u2014 but today, we add another number. Not that she hasn\u2019t always been, but today it becomes official \u2014 she\u2019s a \u201cPerfect Ten!\u201d
Happy Birthday, Emily!!!
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Ten years ago today, this blog\u2019s entry read in part \u201c\u2026. Emily weighed seven pounds (exactly) and was 21 inches long. If you divide 7 into 21 you get 3 which just happens to be the date she was born … Continue reading