The Beginning of Me

On the way to school this morning, I asked Thor, “Do you know what today is?” He said, “December 17?”

I said, “Yes. And do you know why that is special?”

I could see the little gears turning in his head, which he shook. ”No.”

I told him, “December 17 is special because that is the date we found out we were getting you. December 17, 2004, Daddy and I found out we were having a baby. It was one of the best days of my life because out of everything in the world, you are the best thing that has ever...