THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Today is La Principessa’s birthday. She is the ripe old age of 6-years old. More beautiful each day, she manages to be more talented as she ages.
Being she is my first grandchild, she has spoiled it for all that may follow. As an older sister, she is fully engaged in loving her little brother Bobby, as Darby Shea attends to his amusement while forgiving his indiscretions as he knocks down her building tiles and shouts with a macho voice: “BOBBY DEEEEE!” fists clenched and chest out.

There is an interesting dichotomy in that Darby is not the only older sister who has a birthday today. Her great Aunt, my older sister Tessie was born on this very day many, many, years ago. How many? I lost count and, Tessie’s first grandchild was born on my birthday.

But Darby has mastered the art of expression, reaching for paintbrush or pencil, pen or chalk, and expresses herself so beautifully with passion and emotion her work can only be described as ‘masterpieces’.

So, let’s break out the cake and ice cream, wrap the presents and have a party!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LA PRINCIPESSA!