Saw lots 'o dolphin today. No gator. Pelicans, cranes, seagulls, and a cool green caterpillar. I call him cool because he seemed the most laid back of all the species of animal I witnessed today in the wilds. He (or she) just did his (or her) own thing. No worries. Just being a caterpillar. Playing by nobody's rules but his (or her) own.
Not "live", but I saw it as it happened on TV. I wasn't even watching the game really, and it just happened to be on TV for a few minutes, and I look up and see that.
My mother shared this with me by email today. This is odd,because I don't get emails from her very often. Not sure how she came upon the video, but...
Her note read...
"You were born nearly 2 months early, as you know. I couldn't hold you until you were nearly 3 months old, something you now appreciate fully as you are a parent. Your father and I spent every night and day at the incubator, praying for you to pull through. And, you did, little pointy head!
We love you son, and can't wait to see you this Christmas.
Mom"
(I was born with a pointy head because my skull wasn't fully formed, which is why I have a hat on in all my "birth pictures", so that's where the nickname came from.)
The feels! Dang it Mom!
But, here is the background of the video...
"Photographer Benjamin Scot Miller captures the first year of his son's life after he was born 14 weeks premature. From the early days in the NICU to the days after bringing little Ward home, this heartwarming video will leave you in tears."
First a warning, while this video is safe for work, there are some striking images (not graphic) of a premature baby in the NICU.
Anyhow, this is why I shouldn't cut onions while near the computer. <sniffle>
It was too touching not to share.
If I remember correctly, he did.The suspense is killin' me...
Did he make the kick?!?!
Yes, yes you will. It didn't get me until about a minute and a half in, and before I knew it I was tearing up...er...I mean...cutting onions! <grin>Wow! So many memories just came flooding back with your post. So very glad you are a healthy and happy adult after that rough start.
Our middle child, DS, was also born premature and spent 4.5 months in the NICU. He was 1lb.-4oz. when he was born and went down to 1lb-2oz. before he finally started to gain weight. It was one crazy ride but we also know how blessed we are to have him in our lives. Great post and it is obvious your parents love you very much. Have not watched the attached video yet. Pretty sure I will probably need to be somewhere alone when I do that.
Thanks for sharing!
Any sightings of the turkey wearing glasses that residents have reported seeing hanging around the Gulf the last few days?
Noooo!!!!
OK then!a very localized blizzard....
We're supposed to get 8-10 inches of ice/snow mix. (I think I need a hot chocolate...with marshmallows. 
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