It was May 31st 1952, Mom was having her 12th and final child. Another boy, who they named Ernie. He was one ugly baby.......just kidding. Not only was this a special day because Ernie was born, but it was also Mom's 39th birthday. Mom was born May 31, 1913.
Many years later, we had a surprize birthday party for Mom. Not sure but I think all the her children were there and many of the grandchildren. We had cake, lots of food (always lots of food when the Henson family gathered), presents were given and opened. We were all having a good time.
Then Mom's final present was carried in. It was a very large box that required several of the boys to carry in. The present was put in front of her. We all gathered around to watch her open it. No one could guess what it was and Mom had no idea.
She opened the present and just burst out laughing. She laughed so hard she had tears in her eyes. Everyone was laughing with her. The present took her back to the day Ernie was born.
Ernie was really an ugly baby this time and I am not kidding. He was wearing a diaper, and had a baby bottle.
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