NS June 30th, 2008

It was my birthday yesterday (only one more year until the big 3-0 now!) and I just have to thank all of my wonderful friends and family for sending their well wishes and lovely, thoughtful gifts. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.

I also want to give special thanks for my friend L, whom I have grown particularly close to in the past three years and who has become something of a touchstone. We have so much in common, such similar tastes and outlooks on life and our conversations flow with the kind of ease and familiarity of those you’ve known since you were born. I’ve never censored myself when we’re together and know that I can be completely and utterly myself around her. That is not an insignificant thing.

The other amazing gift we share is motherhood. She supported me throughout my pregnancy and TNC’s early baby days and when she told me of her pregnancy when TNC was about five months old, I excitedly helped her plan and prepare as she had done for me. We trade tips on teething, foods our kids like, breastfeeding, toys, milestones, the madness of toddlerdom and are always there to lend a sympathetic ear when one of us is getting no sleep or just at the end of our tethers. I trust her so implicitly that she is going to be my second birth partner, alongside The Noble Husband. We must be great friends if I’m willing to let her see me buck naked and writhing around in labour!

And now, the news that she too is expecting her second child, news which will bring us even closer as we embark on yet another journey together. There’s no one else I’d rather go through this with and I will forever be grateful for her friendship and camaraderie. I love ya, L!

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