I’ve hit a time in my life when people my age are getting married and starting their own families. It’s fun to witness as we transition from college kids to full-fledged adults. I’ve often wondered when we truly enter adulthood and I’m starting to believe that it comes in increments and then just hits you smack-dab in the face one day. The start of the process is the day you graduate from college, then comes your first “real” job, then engagement, then wedding, then buying your first house, then home improvements and finally introducing a child into this world. (And these events don’t have to come in this order).
I’ve checked off most of these activities with kids to come eventually. In the meantime, it’s fun to live vicariously through friends and family as they celebrate the milestones of their offspring. I blogged about the 1st birthday of my niece (and Goddaughter) back on Day 101 and had the opportunity to attend another 1st birthday on Day 135.
My wife Courtney and I traveled a couple hours to Long Island to attend the 1st birthday party of Madison Jordan. Courtney grew up with Madison’s mom Melissa and we’ve developed a great ‘couples relationship’ with her and her husband George. They spent time with us when we lived in Orlando, which was a great way to get to know them. They are as solid as they come, and we really enjoy spending time with them – an opportunity that presents itself more often now that we are back in New York. We hope to continue to share these days with Melissa, George and Madison in the future.
Madison, Daddy, Mommy and Elmo during the singing of "Happy Birthday"
