This Mom's Day

Yeah, I know. It's Father's Day. But it's this mother's day as well. On this day twenty-two years ago I became a mother. With great anticipation and joy, we welcomed Michael into this world. I like him a lot. Happy birthday, my firstborn son. Yes, there were days when I considered trading you off for whatever riches were considered equal to first-born son status, but only for a moment or two. Never doubt that you have been worth all the love and bandaids and cookies invested in your upbringing. You are one of my very favorite people.