Life became a permanent source of fun, an unending string of confetti-covered moments, usually cut out and scattered by Danny. Related VideoAt 45, I had my second child, and in a way, they were both only children. I carved Halloween pumpkins with the determination and skill of a blindfolded drunk, but Danny was thrilled. AdvertisementMy husband suggested a baby in our 40sSo when my husband mentioned that a baby would be the cherry on top of our very fine cake, I was thrilled. A July lockdown baby, no less — born into a world of masks and hand sanitizer, where a mask muffled first lullabies.

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