Susan Wise Bauer Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I no longer have minor children. :0 I don't know how many of you were around 18 years ago, when I was hanging out on the old boards begging for tips to get labor started, but at least one of the tips actually helped. (That was the primrose oil one, in case you're wondering, and I really wish I could remember who suggested it.) That's such a fond memory for me. Thanks for still being here, Hive. Happy birthday, Emily. swb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday, Emily. Congratulations, Mom, you got them all to adulthood! My first turns 18 in 2 weeks. I have a ways to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday to your dd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday, Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 My oldest turns 18 today. Birthday twins! Very good day to be born! Happy birthday to your baby! ?❤️?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday Emily! And congrats to you, Susan. That’s an accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday to Emily!! I hope y'all have a lovely day and a fun celebration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I remember! And I remember a few years later hearing you talk and how you mentioned the amazing difference between potty-training a girl and boys! LOL Happy Birthday, Emily! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday to Emily! We blink and they're all grown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Mine turns 18 in a few weeks. 2000 was a good year, no? Happy Birthday, Emily!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmsurbat1 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I remember when! Can't believe it was 18 years ago! Congrats to all! Now the real fun begins! ? At least all my five are through uni now. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Congrats and Happy birthday to Emily!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday, Emily! My youngest turned 18 earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday! And a special thanks to you for being an awesome person and helping so many of us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday, Emily.! Yes, I do remember your posts then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily and congrats, Susan and Mr. Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily! I hope you someday appreciate how wonderful your family is, if you don't already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday, Emily! It must be such a milestone. One of my friends just reached it, too, with her youngest of four kids. She has four grandbabies, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Oh, I’m feeling nostalgic today myself. My oldest turns 29 today and is posting “picture day” posts of my precious grand babies. The youngest is 25. Where on earth does the time go?!?!?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Awww! Happy birthday Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily! I'm in the same phase of life. Our youngest turned 18 and is in college. All three boys are in college - senior year for the eldest - and our daughter is 27, married, and we have a three year old grandson. DH and I have wandered around the house numerous times this fall muttering, "It sure is quiet here!" There are two things I like about it. It really is quiet if I have the time and inclination to take a nap. And, I have to cook so very little. I can put one chicken breast in the oven, make a salad for the two of us to share, and we can eat on that for lunch and supper. I really like the "not cooking for a horde of starving boys" thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday to your Emily. I have less than a year a to go until my last one turns 18. I'm not looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday, Emily! I remember seeing a picture of baby Emily titled something like: Come on, you know you want to see pictures. I don't think this was on the forum - I had not found the forum yet, but this was on the website. Those 18 years went by in a flash... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday to the baby of the family! My "baby" is turning 16 soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Does that mean you're DONE, graduating with them, retiring from homeschooling, fleeing to the coop, finally free to do exclusively what you want? Congrats!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Wishing Emily a very happy 18th birthday !!! It's amazing to think that I've been here on the board for longer than 18 years. Thank you, Susan, for your generosity in providing this site; it's been a big part of my life and is much appreciated. Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I remember! Oh my goodness, and happy birthday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Awww, this is such a happy day! Emily, wishing you the happiest of birthdays! And congrats, Susan! I joined sometime before Emily's arrival, in 1998 or 1999. I remember our joy when you told us all you had a girl, although I can't remember if it was before or after her birth. :-) We were all so overjoyed for you to have a daughter as well as sons! Wishing you all the best! P.S. If it isn't impolite to ask, what is Emily up to these days? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Have a very Happy Birthday family celebration! Thanks for including the "Hive aunties" in the rejoicing. (:P 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily! ? I have a 2000 baby, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Here's your birthday crown, Emily! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday Emily! Hope your day is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I remember! And congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Happy Birthday Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily!!! It's hard to believe these boards have been around for nearly twenty years. And, yes, I remember your posts about your labor for Emily! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Happy birthday, Emily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I hope Emily had a very Happy Birthday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Congratulations, Susan. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Such a sweet time! Happy Birthday, Emily! And congratulations Susan and Peter! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Many happy returns of the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Wow - congrats Mom! You did it! They are all officially adults! Happy Birthday to Emily! That must be such a weird and amazing feeling. I'm still adjusting to having a teen! It seems like you just get used to your identity as a parent of toddlers, elementary kids, etc. and then it all changes. I can't even imagine being a parent of young adults! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Mine turned in April. Happy Birthday to your wonderful girl. I love that video of you showing how you handled "quiet time." It's so nice to know your kiddos are all grown up and doing well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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