Happy Independence Day!

Dear Readers,

The 4th of July is a big day in our family. We don’t just celebrate our country’s independence and the birth of a nation. We celebrate the birth of our son, Drew. Who arrived unexpectedly. And almost without warning.

At the time we were living with my mother while our home was being renovated. On July 3rd she left for an out-of-town wedding and our regular babysitter took a beach vacation. I went in for a checkup and was told quite clearly that our new baby would not be arriving for several weeks yet. Which meant plenty of time to bring the crib out of storage, buy diapers, and prepare to be the parents of a two year old and a newborn. We invited some friends to a cook out. 

So when I woke in the wee hours of that July 4th with what felt like labor pains I assumed they were ‘false.’ I took several showers in an attempt to stop them. They refused to go away. By the time I called my OB/GYN later that morning they were coming approximately four minutes apart. This, according to the doctor, made them real. As in, “I’ll meet you at the hospital.”

Find out how the story ends...

“Have you heard? You can enjoy the spirit of Bella Flora in drink form. Recipe and video HERE!”

What's your best beach ever this 4th of July?

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