N’s iPod

Last March or April, my immediate family gathered for my dad’s birthday. We cut firewood, ate, and hiked.

On the way back from the hike, my little brother Z and I sat down in the woods and had a conversation. I casually suggested that he buy an iPod for me. It would be a great tool for M’s and my upcoming road trip, plus I’d always wanted one, since they foster positive relationships, encourage creativity, and get serious jobs done.

Much to my delight, he replied, “If you have a baby, I’ll buy you an iPod.” M and I wouldn’t announce our pregnancy for a number of weeks yet, so my delight was but a secret swelling of the heart and soul.

Of course, our road trip happened long before N graced the world with her obvious (even when she was forty and a half weeks pregnant, a lady at church commented that M could still hide the fact that she was pregnant; upon my honor, it’s true) presence, but Z pulled through with his generous gift just in time for N to enjoy many audio books and mp3s as she prenatally trekked through 25 states.

But finally she’s getting to the rockin’ out age, as you can see here. Thank you, Z!