So a big Happy Birthday going out to my mom and my daughters. It’s pretty odd that my daughters were born on my mom’s birthday, being April Fool’s Day and all that. My mother insists, of course, that she’s still 36. Kinda freaky, since I’m 41. I think I started suspecting something when we were both the same age.
And the girls? Well, they’re officially adults who can drink alcohol now. Yeah, they’re 21 today. I love them immensely and before they were born I never thought I’d see they day when I would clamor to be around children. Used to hate the little punks, even though children have always loved me. There are times I get walked right on up to in a mall or something…a 2-year-old just wanders up to me and thinks I’m Barney or something, I don’t know.
Anyway, the birth of my girls changed all that. Many of you can relate…the birth of your first child(ren) changes your life irrevocably and forever. For the better.
I wish I lived closer to my girls. I miss them tons. And during the worst of times – and I’ve had my share of ups and downs – those two young women have given me reason to keep pushing on. I don’t mention
them often by name here, and even more rare that I post pictures…they’re their own persons, after all, and I don’t think it’s my place to go splashing them all over my blog.
I couldn’t love anyone more. I couldn’t be prouder of how they’ve turned out. And despite all the water under the bridge, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for their mother, who not only brought them into the world, but has done a hell of a job as a mom.
Best thing I’ve ever done my entire life? You bet, it’s those girls of mine. Happy birthday, Alyson and Ashley. I love you.
What gorgeous girls your daughters are!!!
My oldest daughter…a miracle child who was 15 ounces at birth…is celebrating her 11th birthday today as well
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Happy Birthday to the important girls in your life! Your daughters are beautiful!
(I know how you feel, my two girls are the best thing I’ve done, too.)
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Mr. Fab is going to make you regret posting that photo of your beautiful twin daughters! Happy birthday (and best of luck!) to them both!
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Awww a sweet post and they are beautiful!!
My sweet little assistant turns 23 today.
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Sweet Karl. Your girls are so cute! It’s nice to finally see them. You can definitely tell you are their dad.
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They’re lovely. Happy Birthday to them!
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What a lovely post Karl…Happy Birthday to three of the most important women in your life!
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I’ll even be nice and just wish everyone a happy birthday!
Although, if anyone needs a naked gorilla to jump out of a cake at a twin birthday party, you have my number.
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Awwwwwwwww, I just read the post you linked to. And if it could be renominated for a Perfect Post, I’d be all over it.
Just…
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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You know, I never ask much about your daughters because… well, for exactly those reasons you listed and also I just figure that if you want to tell somebody something, you’ll tell them. But I have to say, I’ve always been curious to know more about them — I guess because it amazes me that somebody I’m friends wtih his 21 year old daughters!
They are absolutely beautiful. Hey A & A, happy birthday and congrats on the big 21. I’m sure your dad will buy you a guiness next time he sees you. Enjoy your celebrations, and be safe (ie, don’t be a drunk moron like I was on that not-so-long-ago day and let people try to convince you it’s a good idea to do 21 shots).
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Happy Birthday to your Mom and your girls and holy cow! You are gonna have to beat the men off those!!!
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Happy birthday to all your girls. Your daughters are beautiful…as I’m sure your mom is but I don’t think I have ever seen a picture of her.
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P.S. even though I am watching you, I feel like you can see me too and it is freaking me out!
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Like Britt, I read the linked post too – soooooo gorgeous!
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Happy happy day for your girls! They are beautiful!
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I will raise a glass tonight to daughters and Mom. Lovely girls. : )
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Happy birthday to your daughters and Mom. (See I even spelt it the ‘other’ way
) – of course your daughters are beautiful they are after all… well, yours!
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Happy Bithday to the ladies in your life. What a beautiful post to your daughters.
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Happy birthday to your mom and your gorgeous, gorgeous daughters.
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Happy birthday to them! I can imagine you are so proud of them!
I will refrain from telling you what I did on my 21st birthday.
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Awwwwww, to both the birthday post and the one about the day you met them.
My Allison will be 21 next year. Your girls are beautiful.
Happy Birthday to all the ladies in your life
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They’re beautiful, you have a right to be proud.
Happy birthday to them.
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Awww….they’re so pretty!
(and very definite opposite ends of the spectrum from each other, huh?)
Also, LOVE the new blog design! Kudos to Karen!
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Happy, happy, happy!
Love the new look.
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Adena – definitely two different girls.
Becky – thanks!
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