April 27, 2010

Tuesday-17 years ago today, I gave birth to my second son, Cody Louis. He was a scheduled c section and he was born around 12 that morning- lunchtime. He came out kicking and screaming so I knew he would be different than his brother. Casey was so excited to see him and just wanted to play with him. Time sure flies. Here I am with my baby 17 now and I will have a 20 year old by the end of the year. YIKES

So Cody got up around 11 and got showered. All he knew was that we were going to lunch and maybe our friends from the Islanders would meet us. I cannot believe I held out with the surprise. Richard Park was coming to meet us for lunch!! So he showered and I kept quiet and it was hard for me not to just blurt it out. So we go to TGIF's around 1 and are waiting outside. Cody's dad joined us and we went in to a table. I could see the door and Cody could not. So I see Richard come in with his wife and his little girl. His son was in school. I wave them over, Cody still has not turned around. We were sitting by the stairs and he turns to see Richard walking up and he was about to say that the guy looked like Richard Park and then he realizes it is him and says "Richard". Then just like that his little girl says "Richard" too. It was so cute. Cody cannot believe it. He is smiling. I think he was a bit nervous too.

So we switch to a bigger table and they hand Cody a gift bag. He sits next to Richard and is kinda quiet but is enjoying every second of it. Richard's wife is just as pleasant and his little girl is precious. She sang the song from Annie for me and it brought tears to my eyes. So sweet. She helped Cody open the presents and they gave him some video games and a movie. It is almost time to go and Richard asks for Cody's cell phone number. Cody is shocked and thrilled. They ended up having to leave rather quickly to go pick up their son and Cody stands and just hugs me and is shaking and gets emotional. Tonight he said it was the best birthday ever. No gift, not even his fav car, a mini cooper could be better than this experience. I am so happy for him and glad he enjoyed his birthday. He felt good, although he did not eat but has been feeling well. I will take it. Tomorrow we head back to Sloan for our weekly visit and all things are looking good. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Cody!