Monday, November 7, 2011

... I have the world's coolest nephew.

Most days I think I have a pretty good grasp on the details of my life. I try to take care to remember important dates and events, not just those important to me but also important to those around me. Most of the time I think I do a decent job of balancing a full-time job, mommy-hood, and all the other things that make up "life". However, there are moments that slap me in the face with my own self-involvement.
Such a moment occurred tonight when I was reminded that today is my nephew's 10th birthday. If my nephew were not so cool, and such an amazing rock-star this may not be an issue. As it stands however, my nephew is the coolest of the cool. This little guy is truly a force to be reckoned with. He has overcome so many odds to be where he is today, and if one child can be a miracle, he is certainly such. Today is a day that should have been celebrated as more than just another birthday. Today is a day that should have been celebrated as the marking of another year of miracles. He constantly amazes me with the things he says and his personality and sense of humor (and you should hear the kid play the drums). To know that I let this momentous day sneak up on me, and that I didn't make a point to talk to him and tell him how awesome I think he is, breaks my heart.
I am so sorry, Zee, that I let grown up stuff get in the way of me remembering your very important day. Happy Birthday buddy, I hope your day was as awesome as you are.

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