Tyler had a wonderful birthday. We initially planned on having a small party with your family at our monthly Sunday dinner and another party for my family the next night. We rearrange
d the family dinner, so we combined both families for a larger party in your parents' backyard. I kept the evening simple, just cake and ice cream and Tyler patting a few presents. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the day prece
ding the party as much as a proud mother should. I was too concerned with cleaning up, making a cake for Tyler, one for the adults, and cupcakes for the kids. The older boys and I attempted to see a movie that was sold out, so we bought decorations for the party and had ice cream cones instead. The thought dominating my mind the most, which I know you will think is crazy, was whether or not I could fold all the laundry and put it away before everyone came. (The answer was no. If you had been there, I may have been able to pull it off.) Everyone came, which was very nic
e. Nanny and Grandpa
Reed made it; I didn't know if they would. Grandpa was not feeling very well; he is on medication for his currently inexplicable itching. Mark and Angie came, their first family activity since their wedding. Jana and Chris were late, of course. To make up for it, they did bring what could possibly be Tyler's favorite toy- stacking rings that play music. He also loves the play cell phone and keys from your parents. Ashley and Jared gave him books, which he hasn't had much time to play with, since Austin and Bryson always have them. We gave him a car/ pushing toy. His brothers try to manipulate all the time with this also. Scott gave him some clothes for the winter and some diapers. My favorite present for Tyler was from my parents. at my suggestion. Tyler now has his own 72 hour kit. In fact, he is the only member of our family with access to his/her kit. The rest of them are in Washington. Tyler enjoyed his cake once he discovered what it was. He was very excited about the candle flame. He wanted to play with that immediately. He also enjoyed opening his presents much more than I thought. His attention stayed for most of it. I think he enjoyed his birthday very much and was very glad to go to bed that night. He was exhausted. Now that he is one, Tyler won't be nursing anymore and I can begin taking Lipitor again and not feel g
uilty eating all the fatty t
hings I want to.
d the family dinner, so we combined both families for a larger party in your parents' backyard. I kept the evening simple, just cake and ice cream and Tyler patting a few presents. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the day prece
ding the party as much as a proud mother should. I was too concerned with cleaning up, making a cake for Tyler, one for the adults, and cupcakes for the kids. The older boys and I attempted to see a movie that was sold out, so we bought decorations for the party and had ice cream cones instead. The thought dominating my mind the most, which I know you will think is crazy, was whether or not I could fold all the laundry and put it away before everyone came. (The answer was no. If you had been there, I may have been able to pull it off.) Everyone came, which was very nic
e. Nanny and Grandpa
Reed made it; I didn't know if they would. Grandpa was not feeling very well; he is on medication for his currently inexplicable itching. Mark and Angie came, their first family activity since their wedding. Jana and Chris were late, of course. To make up for it, they did bring what could possibly be Tyler's favorite toy- stacking rings that play music. He also loves the play cell phone and keys from your parents. Ashley and Jared gave him books, which he hasn't had much time to play with, since Austin and Bryson always have them. We gave him a car/ pushing toy. His brothers try to manipulate all the time with this also. Scott gave him some clothes for the winter and some diapers. My favorite present for Tyler was from my parents. at my suggestion. Tyler now has his own 72 hour kit. In fact, he is the only member of our family with access to his/her kit. The rest of them are in Washington. Tyler enjoyed his cake once he discovered what it was. He was very excited about the candle flame. He wanted to play with that immediately. He also enjoyed opening his presents much more than I thought. His attention stayed for most of it. I think he enjoyed his birthday very much and was very glad to go to bed that night. He was exhausted. Now that he is one, Tyler won't be nursing anymore and I can begin taking Lipitor again and not feel g
uilty eating all the fatty t
hings I want to.
