Yup, it was my birthday yesterday! yay for me!
I'll be honest, it was a tough day. I didn't feel like celebrating; I didn't feel like doing much of anything with Justin being gone. But, I was under orders from my dear husband to have a "happy" birthday...and to do something fun.
Well, I decided that play group in the afternoon would be good for all of us. So we all got packed up and headed to the park...and surprise! no one else made it! lol I thought it ironic.
Caleb and I still had lots of fun. We played on the swings, and on the slide, and in the sandbox. And then we walked around and looked at the geese, and the boys fishing, and all the ROCKS (like the big one in the picture), and the fountains that made rainbows, and the creek, and we ran across the fields. It was a beautiful day and it really lifted my spirits. The sun really is rejuvenating!
And then we came home. Mom made a great meal of fried rice and P.F. Chang's shrimp lo mein. Then Caleb and Mackenzie gave me their present (apparently Mackenzie and Justin communicated via Morse code so that she could give her input on my present). A book of recipes on a budget! It even has price per serving. I'm excited to peruse it!
Mom and Dad sang to me; Caleb thought they were singing to him and he even tried to blow out my candles. He's gonna do really well at his 2nd birthday! I finished the day off by watching "Mama Mia," one of my presents from Mom and Dad.
It's funny, all the phone calls really made me miss Justin that much more. I know everyone was trying to make me feel special, and I was trying to let them. It was just a tough day. I miss my husband. But I'm grateful for all the friends and caring people in my life.
I was on the verge of tears all day; but somehow I made it through.
Yup, I survived my birthday.
It was Mackenzie's 3 week birthday (already?!). It made me refocus on how much I love my children. plural. haha! They're so much fun and I just can't let they're little lives and excitement pass me by!
All in all, it was a great birthday! Thanks to everyone who helped me have a good day. :)
I'll be honest, it was a tough day. I didn't feel like celebrating; I didn't feel like doing much of anything with Justin being gone. But, I was under orders from my dear husband to have a "happy" birthday...and to do something fun.
Well, I decided that play group in the afternoon would be good for all of us. So we all got packed up and headed to the park...and surprise! no one else made it! lol I thought it ironic.
Caleb and I still had lots of fun. We played on the swings, and on the slide, and in the sandbox. And then we walked around and looked at the geese, and the boys fishing, and all the ROCKS (like the big one in the picture), and the fountains that made rainbows, and the creek, and we ran across the fields. It was a beautiful day and it really lifted my spirits. The sun really is rejuvenating!
And then we came home. Mom made a great meal of fried rice and P.F. Chang's shrimp lo mein. Then Caleb and Mackenzie gave me their present (apparently Mackenzie and Justin communicated via Morse code so that she could give her input on my present). A book of recipes on a budget! It even has price per serving. I'm excited to peruse it!
Mom and Dad sang to me; Caleb thought they were singing to him and he even tried to blow out my candles. He's gonna do really well at his 2nd birthday! I finished the day off by watching "Mama Mia," one of my presents from Mom and Dad.
It's funny, all the phone calls really made me miss Justin that much more. I know everyone was trying to make me feel special, and I was trying to let them. It was just a tough day. I miss my husband. But I'm grateful for all the friends and caring people in my life.
I was on the verge of tears all day; but somehow I made it through.
Yup, I survived my birthday.
It was Mackenzie's 3 week birthday (already?!). It made me refocus on how much I love my children. plural. haha! They're so much fun and I just can't let they're little lives and excitement pass me by!
All in all, it was a great birthday! Thanks to everyone who helped me have a good day. :)
3 comments:
Amber, you look so beautiful in that middle picture! And I'm not just sayin' that cuz I have to...cuz I don't. You are a beautiful mother my friend! Have a happier post-birthday day!
how's the little princess doing? 24! you're so young for 2 kids!!! that's the good thing about playgroup at the park; if no one else shows, you can still play!
Tamara...she's doing great! I know..I feel young! I've been telling everyone how I feel so young for 2 kids! Especially compared to my sisters and my mom! lol. Different path for me, I suppose. :)
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