a whole new sarah

my good friends Tricia and Rob have a new baby named Sarah.

she was born yesterday, May 6th, while I was giving their 2-year-old, Casey, her nighttime bath. Casey and i spent yesterday celebrating "big sister day," which includes activities like shopping, playing at the playground, going out to lunch, and watching Dora the Explorer.

oh, and buying balloons. that was the most important part. "big sister day" also includes Eating A Lot of Candy, or At Least More Than You Normally Get To, because my feeling is that when you are 2 years old and your life is about to be turned upside down by a tiny, wrinkled, squawking interloper who hogs all the attention, lollipops (pronounced "yahdipots") might help soften the blow.

even though i did absolutely nothing of importance to this event, i still feel proud and honored to be somehow included in such an incredible happening. i remember how good life can be. so, thanks for having a new baby, Rob and Trish. well done, baby Sarah.