....and you will be called Note.

For those who missed the joyous occasion, I gave birth last week. As with most deliveries, there was a lot of panting, sweating, screaming, and pain. But, when I gazed at my precious baby, I could honestly say that every moment was worth it.

At 6:37 p.m. on Friday, September 14, I delivered a healthy Note idea to the Law Review Editorial Board, weighing in at 6 2/3 pages. The editorial board immediately examined the Note idea to ensure that it had a proper question for inquiry, initial annotated bibliography, and preliminary outline.

As a new parent, I was very relieved to learn that the Note idea was healthy from head to toe. Of course, this is only the beginning of Note idea's life, and I realize that Note idea may not survive the editorial board's further scrutiny and inquiry. For now, though, just the thought of Note idea resting peacefully in the law review suite--huddled up next to the other Note ideas--warms the cockles of my heart.

Shortly after Note idea's delivery, I was discharged from the library and headed straight for home. It wasn't difficult to determine why I was so tired--exhausted even. After taking a few Motrin and a Xanax, I was in bed by 7:30 p.m., knowing that I would need all of my strength in the coming days to help Note idea grow into a strong, healthy, strapping Note. And, I promise that, when Note idea has finally blossomed into Note, everyone of you will be there as well to share in that wonderful event.