Thursday, September 16, 2010

Just what I needed


Ten years ago at this time I was getting ready to take the drive to Salt Lake with Jaysons family to pick up his sister Tonja. It was a Wednesday, and I was 12 days OVER due with my first born. I was to be induced on Friday at 42 weeks. We walked ALL over the SLC airport, finding the right terminal. My stomach was so hard, little did I know what was going to happen.
Tonja pushed and rubbed on my belly the whole way home. Jayson and I went to bed about ten. I had the urge to pee around 10:30 -and that my friends is when the flood came.
Jayson jumped up, standing on top of the bed asking what the hell that noise was. I "thought" my water had broke. I wobbled into the bathroom to confirm my thoughts.
We loaded into the car, stopped at my parents to get a fathers blessing and arrived at the LRH at 11:30. I was dilated to a .5, and 0% effaced. My contractions were hard, but I wasn't ready.
.....I'll spare you all the details....
At 10:37AM, September 18, 2000, Addy Lee Gittins; my bald little, short legged, 7lb 3oz, miniature Margaret was born. And, I will add...Jaysons sister held her before me! :) - I love you Tonja!
My little Corra is now ten years old! She cant get to 18 soon enough. I LOVE MY ADDY, but, if you know her, then you will not think that this is a rude comment! She is bossy, in control, outspoken, always right, the princess, sulky, dramatic, picky....HOLY SHIT, she is a miniature Margaret. My parents warned me about this.
Addy is a beautiful. caring, loving, strong, independent, little person. She is going to do something amazing one day. She wants to be a nurse, wedding planner, animal shelter coordinator, fashion coordinator, event planner, restaurant host, day care provider and a teacher "when she grows up." Whatever it is, she will be the best!
She loves her family and friends very much, and is always trying to make someone happy with beautiful pictures and cute little love notes.
Her Mauree was her best friends, and she reminds me every day why it is important to say I love you. Her Mauree taught her so many important things in life, like how to have a proper tea party. Addy had the blessing of spending years 1-4 with my mom. Addy spent every day with her best friend, and has so many great memories because of it. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher/friend.
I LOVE you miss Addy Boo! You came into my life right when I needed you. Thank you for teaching me about life, and what is important. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....Addy Boo, little miss, Corra, Suzie, sassy pants,short legs, princess pat, bossy mcgee, and our little mother....WE LOVE YOU!!!

2 comments:

Bryce and Britt said...

She sure is a mini Margaret, and that is why we love her!! :) Happy Birthday Addy girl!!!

Kassie said...

I love your birth story! Happy Birthday Addy!!! Just wanted to say 'hello' to ya Margaret, I miss you, our talks, and Paradise!