Exclamation Points!

Here's a short post with a couple of exciting things:

1. I got an awesome birthday card from my friend Mike in the mail today! Thank you for making me smile, Mike!

But more importantly (no offense, Mike) ...

2. LINDSAY IS A MOM!!!

If you don't already know, Lindsay is the most hilarious ball of energy I know. I'm lucky to say that I've been her coworker back in the GAP and YMCA days, her roommate in college, a bridesmaid in her wedding, and her friend throughout it all. When I got her Christmas card of an ultrasound picture and a due date, I screamed from excitement. Since her due date on Tuesday, I've been checking Facebook and my phone (thanks, Ben!) periodically throughout the day for any updates.

I sent Lindsay an e-mail yesterday morning to say that I decided that her baby was going to be born today (July 7th). I didn't hear anything before going to sleep, but I had a dream last night that Lindsay was in labor. I woke up quickly this morning and ran to get my phone to see if Ben had called me with any news. I thought for sure I would have something (after all, didn't I dream about it?!), but my phone had no new messages. A few minutes later, I got on my computer to check my e-mail, when Ben sent me a message on GChat to say that Linds was in labor.

Needless to say, when I saw the picture of Ashton Micah four hours (four PAINSTAKING hours for Lindsay, I'm sure!) later, I got tears in my eyes because I was so excited. He is absolutely perfect and I couldn't be more thrilled that the first of my close friends is now a parent. Congratulations to Lindsay and John for bringing a beautiful baby into this world!!!

Now besides my own excitement and the apparent necessity for a shout out to Linds and Ashton, why do I feel the need to share all of this information? Because I'm living eleven hours ahead of you, of course. Obviously, I can predict the future! If I have any more insights into anybody else's life, I'll be sure to let you know as soon as possible. On that note, I think it's my bed time. I hope you guys enjoy your breakfast!