From Carpools to Cocktails

Oy. What. a. week. I am completely spent. But in a good way I guess. My week/weekend has been full of laughter, love and talking. Some of my favorite things. Last week was my "baby's" 9th birthday and I have been kind of an emotional wreck ever since. My BFF Michelle called to tell me that she would actually be out here on her birthday to deal with some family things and we made tentative plans to get together Monday evening. Monday came and went w/ no phone call. Tuesday I text her and received " my dad is on his death bed". My body went numb. She left back to CT that Wednesday and I knew something had happened. Thursday morning Michelle called to tell me that her Dad had passed away. I've been kind of numb ever since. I can't even fathom the void she must be feeling. We were playing phone tag all weekend and I wasn't able to catch up to her until this past Thursday when I found out not only was she back here....but the funeral was on Friday and it was a bit l…

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I am completely exhausted. So tired I can neither think or see straight. Similar to how I felt on this day 9 years ago. The day I met my little angel face to face. I can't believe my "baby" is 9. NINE. Time seems to have flown by yet I can recall every minute, every milestone. Some with more ease than others. My life changed forever that day. I fell so hard. Unequivocal love. Entered completely uncharted territory. And when I look at this little smiling face...... my heart bursts with pride. I have never known a love like this. She is my everything. The reason behind the decisions I make, the actions I take and the things I pursue. She is my JOY. My Sweet Pea.
Happy Birthday my love.
********** She got her hair all done up Saturday morning, and then she celebrated with a small sleepover Saturday night , combined with cake & dinner on Sunday with our Famdamily. My cup runneth over. The girls had a GREAT time.  (Mama is exhausted) And it was such a treat to see how she's grown in this la…

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