Monday, March 9, 2009
Michelle Bernadette Pelletier
On this day we became parents for the first time, having a beautiful baby girl arrive at 6:59 PM, EST. She was very healthy and we were very relieved about that and glad to see/meet her finally and very emotional. When Grandpa Russell came to see us he said she looked just like me. Memories, sweet memories. Lucky us. xos Love, Mommy :-)
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I think the connection of being the oldest was always a bond between Michelle and Dad. I know he would have found a way to see her on or near her birthday this year if he could. Love you, Shel.
"Count on it."
As I often do, on my birthday especially, I remembered all the happy birthdays with Dad and all of you. Last year, Dad and Mom called and sang happy birthday to me and I wish I had recorded it. Yes, Dad and I had a great, special bond and I miss rolling our eyes together and laughing because we understood each other without necessarily saying a word. I remember waking up early to watch cartoons with him on Saturday mornings to steal some precious time before the rest of the house had stirred. There were the paper routes, and waking us up for school when he got off of night shift, coffee brewed. I remember him singing like Elvis or Roy Orbison or dancing all silly and crazy to his oldies. When I move into a new apartment, I remember him helping me move into the Yacht Street and his being so proud in being able to help and laughing together as we ate lunch on my living room floor. I remember the pure glee and perma grin he had anytime Natalie was near him. I think of the day she was born and the way he looked upon me as his little girl, likely wishing he could do something more to help. I asked him once when the feeling of wondering if your child is ok when they are not with you goes away and he wisely told me, "never, I still wonder about you kids all the time". I cherish memories of so many Pelletiers dancing at weddings or gatherings and celebrating love and life. I think of Dad, every day whether listening to oldies or noticing something I know he'd have gotten a kick out of. Often, just looking at Natalie reminds me of him as I look at her big, blue eyes and my heart smiles at the joys they shared. I remember taking him to see "Blades of Glory" and his initial concern as to exactly what kind of movie I had taken him to as John Heder and Will Ferrell skated out onto the ice in their wild outfits. Later, his boistrous laughter filled the Watertown Movie Theatre.I miss that while not overflowing with emotion, knowing that he loved us and his hugs were always at the ready if we needed them. I recall many a night, falling asleep at home listening to dad's laughter fill our home as he watched some favorite sitcom. So many memories keep him alive in our hearts.
Love you. Miss you.
Michelle
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