To me!
It was a simple birthday, but nice. A mexican feast not cooked by me (okay, I couldn't resist helping just a little), a delicious cake, a few presents and the two year old's version of a surprise party (I went upstairs, she hid and then yelled "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" when I came back downstairs. It was all very lovely.
To be honest, there are things going on around here that I just can't/don't want to/am not ready to discuss with the world, hence my lack of blogging. All is okay, everyone is healthy and no one is getting divorced or anything like that - we're just grappling with some BIG decisions about our future and they aren't easy decisions to make. Plus David moved to a new job a month ago and while it's surely going to be a positive thing in the long run, the transition is proving stressful as David gets used to the busier pace and learns the way things are done with his new employer. He's working longer hours (boo!) but for more money (yay!) and he's stressed out now (boo!) but will hopefully be happier in the long run (yay!). Poor David has also been battling with a huge outbreak of psoriasis, which he's never had before, but that is currently running amok no matter what the doctors throw at it. He's itchy, self-concious and worried that it might be his new normal. He does finally have an appointment with a dermatologist, so hopefully some relief is coming his way. And then there's toilet training... Seriously, this is the hardest thing I've come up against as a parent so far. It is PAINFUL. But it needs to be done and it needs to be done this summer because preschool starts in the fall. I won't go into the personal details as someday I'm sure Adeline will be MORTIFIED that I ever even mentioned it on the blog, but let's just say that the girl is AMAZINGLY STUBBORN and has the liquid holding capacity of a camel. Whew. So those are just a couple of the things we're dealing with. It's the decision making that's really throwing us for a loop though - I know David's work situation will smooth out, I'm hopeful his skin can be helped and I know we'll get through toilet training somehow. Maybe once those things happen it will be easier to concentrate on making the right decisions for us as a family and for each of us as individuals.
Sending hugs your way... these big decisions are never easy, but I hope things get easier soon. Happy (belated) birthday!!
Posted by: Bev | May 31, 2012 at 07:34 AM
So it's OK to tell the world about my skin condition but not about Adeline's toilet training? I see, I see...
Posted by: David/Daddy | May 31, 2012 at 07:18 PM
But if anyone out there has any psoriasis treatment suggestions, I'm all ears!
Posted by: David/Daddy | May 31, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Happy belated birthday, the cake looked so
yummy. Good luck with toilet training, and
hope David is getting better by now.
Posted by: mimi lam | May 31, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Repeating sentiments from others, and just to say Happy Birthday..and yes that cake sure looks yummy!! best wishes for David too!!
Posted by: francesca | June 01, 2012 at 05:41 AM
Great to see you tonight - I am sorry we didn't have more time to visit!!!
My psoriasis happens under stress. It is uncomfortable and yucky... milk baths seem to help and destressing...
Happy belated birthday and I know that whatever decisions you guys make, it will be for the very best for your family!!!!! Hugs, K.
Posted by: Kristine | June 13, 2012 at 12:23 AM