Drained

Sitting here waiting for bedtime.  It's been a long week.  The first week of Brian's holidays have passed and I haven't even realised it was holidays.  This last week has been more about birthdays and all the associated things that go with that - gift wrapping, balloon and streamer decorating, cake making - making it special.  It was special and I have loved to see Brian enjoy and appreciate his special day.

I'm looking forward to a slower pace next week, but also one where we get out and enjoy the holiday activities on offer.  And dare I say, I'm actually looking forward to getting back to the laundry, dishes and cooking of dinners.  There is a rhythm there that got thrown about a bit this past week.

We had Brian's birthday cake tonight.  A Wiggles big red car cake with both Greg and Sam.  I love that he is so thoughtful to not leave anyone out.  And I'm so thankful that we did the Wiggles cake this year, because next year there would be a whole lot more Wiggles to make (Greg, Murray and Jeff will retire and make way for 3 new Wiggles).

Brian told me that he would make a particular face when we sang him Happy Birthday and on cue he did.  It was a thankful smitten face.  He also graciously thanked me (and Kevin individually) for singing Happy Birthday to him.  And he sweetly thanked me for the cake.  We had a conversation earlier this month that making a special cake is Mummy's way of showing her love (I think we were talking about Kevin's cake at the time).  Such a sweet, sweet boy (completely biased!!).