I have never been one to celebrate hard. I don't really get into birthdays, Christmas, or any holiday really. It's not that I'm a scrooge, or hate birthdays, it's just how I'm wired. We're all different. My sister, for example, loves Christmas and every year gets nostalgic about our childhood. Me, I guess it's just not that big of a deal. All that to say, Allie turned three this last weekend. As much as was going on in my head with being on the farm for several days, Andrew teething and not sleeping, and starting a new job, I really did want her to have a fun birthday. I asked her what kind of cake she wanted, and every time, without fail, she said a red and blue cake. So, it was either a KU cake (which would have been cute I guess) or just throw something together...which is what I opted for!
It's nothing special, and it really didn't taste all that good (a new frosting recipe that was made with way too much sugar). But she loved it and was excited to blow out the animal candles while we sang to her.
She kept saying she wanted Henry and Harrison at her party, which is good, because those were the only kids there!
She kept saying, "Mom, it's by birthday! You're going to sing Happy Birthday to me, then I can blow out my candles! I'm three!!" She was so excited. Which, if you think about it, is the whole point.
We didn't spend much on her. Just a couple of games (Candyland and Chutes and Ladders) and a movie (Horton Hears a Who). She got some other games, puzzles, books and clothes from the rest of the family, and we called it a night.
She ended the night exhausted and was put to bed in the midst of a full tantrum. But, it was a good day all around.
The Thanksgiving trip was exhausting. Andrew ended up not sleeping at all and developed a mild cold with his teething. We came home exhausted and 10 pounds heavier from all the food. But, I guess that's what holidays as a parent are for!
I started my new job on Tuesday. It's exhausting. I had gotten to the point with my old job where I was just on auto-pilot. Everything came easily, and although it was a hard job, I honestly didn't have to think that much. Now, the tables have turned and I'm on orientation, shadowing, learning a computer system, and feeling very inept. I know that will change, but I'm just ready for this part of the job to be over with!!
Andrew is doing well at day care, although he doesn't really sleep well when he's there. You think that would make him sleep better at night, but no. He's had a snotty nose which makes it hard for him to eat and sleep. I've sucked his nose out too many times to count now :(
I'll try to do better, but this may be a once-a-week type of thing. I end the day exhausted lately, so we'll see how well I do!!
Night!!
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