Happy Birthday Georgia!

My baby turns 8.

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Georgia has an interesting school assignment this week; she's to list 5 events in her life for a timeline. She has almost 8 years worth of events to pull from, and the winners are:

1. Event: Her Birth / Date: November 29, 2000

I remember this day well. I was eating my 5th bowl of Apple Jacks that morning (I was 9 months pregnant!) and started to think that maybe when I thought I peed all over myself at 6 am (I was 9 months pregnant!) that maybe my water actually broke. Oh well, I had a 10am Dr. appt later that day so I just waited to see. Turns out yes, my water had broken. My Dr. was not pleased, since apparently the clock starts ticking for delivery at that point. When checking into the hospital the nurse asked me if I was in labor. I said "I don't know". I should know something like that though, right? I wasn't having contractions, so was I technically in labor? When my Dr. arrived for the big push, she entered the room saying "You know it's a girl right?" We did, thank goodness, since she would've just spilled the beans.

At 7:34pm Georgia entered the world. Whew. What the hell-o just happened?

2. Event: Broken Collar Bone / Date: July, 2001

When she was born, the Dr. thought Georgia had a broken collar bone. X-rays were taken our second day in the hospital to confirm, but the results were inconclusive.

At 8 months old she fell off the bed. Of course, it was under my watch. Granted, I was on watch 90% of the time, let's not forget that. The hospital staff had to document activities in the room between me and her just to make sure I wasn't a child beater and we were sent home. She had this nifty sling for a few weeks. I felt like the worst Mom ever. Thankfully she wasn't old enough to remember so she can't emotionally blackmail me with it now.

3. Event: Our move to Tennessee / Date: August, 2001

We moved back to TN from GA when she was 9 months old. The best thing we ever did. We had great friends in ATL, and still do, but it's so nice to be around family. The slower Nashville pace makes life much more enjoyable too. There's a special place in Heaven for Wayne and Diane. They took us in for a month, all of us - including the dog. Bet they miss those times - Not! It was fun, but I'm sure they were happy to get their house back when we left.

This picture isn't about the move, I just happen to like it.

4. Event: Becoming a Big Sister / Date: July 22, 2004

The day it stopped being all about her. A day to be mourned but to be celebrated as well. Maggie is now in the picture. Georgia has always been a wonderful big sis. She loves on, looks after, plays with and teaches like nobody's business. Maggie adores her. She's the first person Maggie looks for when she gets up.

5. Event: Her First Trip to Dollywood / Date: July, 2007

I know, it's just Dollywood, but Georgia and Maggie had been denied any type of real vacation until then. Sad? Brad and I had a few good trips before then, so it all worked out. They absolutely love this place, and it's cheaper than Disney. Georgia thinks it's big time, so all's well that end's well.

What would be your top 5? Mine definitely include Brad, Georgia and Maggie. That's 3. The other 2? I'd have to really think to pick those last ones; 28 years of history to sort through. That's right, 28 years.