Two years ago tonight, Dave and I got home from my parents’ house on a Tuesday night. Just as we pulled into the driveway the cell phone rang. I remember a surge of panic and excitement radiated through my entire body during the time it took me to rummage through my purse, find the phone and say “Hello?!?!”

I knew she was in labor. She asked me, “Are you ready for this because I think my water just broke!” I said, “Yes!” She told me she was going to the hospital and she would call once she got checked to make sure this was it.

Dave and I went inside and I remember not being able to sit still. I was beyond excited, scared, happy and nervous! All at once!

Tonight I rocked and held my one-year-old for one last time…and savored every minute of it as I do every night.

Tomorrow, Little Bug turns 2!

- Elaine