The Day-To-Day

I haven't written in quite a while. Not that there's a lack of 'material.' It usually just means I am bogged down by the day-to-day or feeling too sorry for myself to find the time.

Two weeks ago, October 1, was Jake's first birthday. I didn't mention it or post any pictures. Basically I feel bad about the way his entire birthday was handled.

Although we had a little party with our buddy Audrey and Grandmas sent presents, we didn't have anything for him to open. All this may seem trivial for a 2-year-old but what's bothers me about our lazy celebration is that he seemed to understand it was his birthday.

He sang Happy Birthday to himself several times, unprompted, throughout the day. He knew just how to blow out candles and open presents ... it was like he'd been practicing.

Sweet little 2-year-old Jake. My cheeky monkey. Happy Belated Birthday!