February 27th

Two of my favorite people were born on this day - my grandmomma and my BFF from college, Erin.  (Have I mentioned that there are so many Erins in my life that I have to qualify them by their city or time in my life - as in "Boston Erin", "Law school Erin", etc.?  It's odd, but when I meet someone new with the name Erin, I tend to immediately like them.)  Anyway, back to the 27th of February.

October 2010 - My baby shower

90 years ago today, Margaret Imogene Railey was born.  She's better know to the likes of us as "Grandma Jean".  (Sidenote: If I'm blessed with a little girl one day, you can bet her name will likely pay some homage to her great gradmomma!!!  And with a name like that, there's so many amazing options!  Adeline Jean was one option I had in the name-game mix before we knew Lukas had cajones.)  Grandma Jean only had one ovary and was told she'd probably never have children.  Well, she showed them and ended up having SEVEN!  She's always loved handbags and shoes and so I blame her for my shoe addiction - it's in my blood.  (Have I ever told you what I got from my grandfather, Papa John?  Chewing my tongue!  It's weird, yes, but true.  I've always done it. Especially when I'm concentrating super hard.  And so does my aunt Tami and my cousin.  And I swear I've caught Lukas chewing on his tongue too!  Genetics - don't you love um!)  Grandma J had been living with my parents until the new year when she flew out to California and is being taken care of by my tongue-chewing Aunt Tami now.  I've missed being able to hop in the car and see her, but I get to celebrate her birthday with her in just a few days since we're off to sunny Cali later this week.  So here's a big happy birthday to my grandma.  I love you!

Today is also the day one of my favorite Erins was born.  Texas Erin, as she's called in my house (Mr. Cob has a hard time keeping them straight!) We lived together my last two years of college and I love her like a sister.  It's been 3.5 years since we saw each other (my wedding) and probably a good year since we've talked on the phone.  And we don't email.  Ever.  But I sent her a birthday text this morning and we picked right back up via text.  We even started to plan a visit.  And the thing I love the most about Erin is that I may not talk to her often, but the minute I get off that plane to see her, it will be as if we'd never left each other.  She is one of those friends.  I can't believe we both have children now - it doesn't seem possible!  I can't wait to get out to see her and get my hands on that cutie little girl of hers!  Maybe Olivia and Lukas will marry one day and Erin and I can be in-laws. Ha.  Oh, I miss her.  Happy birthday sweet friend!



May 2003

 And today, on this already special day, my first post for the DrZandFriends blog is live.  I hope you check it out and like it and share it with any mom-friends you know!  I'm nervous about how it will be received.  I hope this day is special for all of you too!