five years ago on this night, erica and i were rushing to the hospital after a crazy for you dress rehearsal to greet the newest member of the shorb family. she was tiny and she was beautiful. i told her that tonight and asked, "do you believe it?" she said in her oh-brother-tone-of-voice, "no."

then i said, "do you know who's coming home on wednesday??" she replied, "i knoooow, it's YOU!" she continued, "i know because i'm so smart now that i'm five."

happy birthday, taylor!