A Special Day

In the midst of all the visitors and fun, something really special happened. I was a little confused and overwhelmed by it all but Mom explained that I made my first sacrament. I still don't exactly know what that means, so I will just tell you all about the day.

On Sunday morning my Grandad, Mimi, Aunt Casey and Uncle Jenny came over. Everyone was all dressed up and Mom was running around like a lunatic (I know, nothing unusual there) organizing my clothes, getting flowers, cake and getting dressed up.

The next thing I know I am wearing this amazing gown made of raw silk, which I discovered tastes fabulous. It had two layers, is about 3 feet long and has little flowers embroidered on it. I was told that the gown is 97 years old and was worn by my Grandpa's mother, my Mom, my Godfather Tommy and my Cousin Madeline (named after the gown's original owner, Grandma Madeline) on their Christening Day. Wow! Not only am I getting a chance to develop a taste for luxury but I am also considering a hobby in antiques. I wore my Grandma's cross that was given to her by her Aunt Sally for her Communion (another sacrament as I understand it) and a cross from my favorite store, Tiffany, given to me by my Godmother Zi Zi Lisa.

The ceremony took place a the church my Grandma and Grandpa belong to in Little Neck, NY called Saint Anastasia's. This is where my Mom, Godmother and Godfather went to school for 9 years. They also made all of their sacraments in that very same church. Lisa and my Mom made their sacraments together since they were in the same class. It was pretty special for my parents, godparents and grandparents. Everyone came to the church to watch. It was packed as they Christened me and 6 other babies. It was a lot to take in, but the most memorable moment was having the water poured over my head at the baptismal font. It didn't bother me at all, although I did wonder why I was getting my bath with my clothes on and when my massage was coming.

Then the real fun began! Everyone went to an Italian restaurant called Gino's in Bayside. Mom put me in a pink party dress that I tolerated for as long as I could. We had a room and outdoor terrace to ourselves, ate wonderful food and just enjoyed each other's company. Everyone was there -too many people to list! It meant so much to me to that so many people traveled far to be apart of such a special day. That meant a lot to my Mom and Dad too. They also loved being the parents having a party for their baby - they said this was their first big thing for me!

When the party ended we went home and talked about what a great day we had and how we will remember it forever.