Happy Birthday, Nastenka, my little sis! С Днем Рождения, моя дорогая сестричка! 

I was so happy to hear your voice yesterday. Sorry I woke you up. I called mom right after you. I remember the day she came home with you from the hospital. You were all wrapped up in a blanket. Everyone went to eat in the kitchen, and I stood over you lying on the table, marveling at your little toes. They were so small! I couldn't conceive how they could possibly be that tiny. And they wiggled so much. Wish I could come visit you. Soon, I hope.

I called mom right after you.

CONVERSATION WITH MOM: