Anna's birthday
Today was Anna's birthday.
It was an odd day in the sense that this is the first time in Anna's 11 years that I have not spent every single second of her birthday with her.
I had to give her up at 4 so she could go to her dads.
I wanted her to go with him. I was super excited that she was going to her grandparents and having dinner and a cake. I knew she would likely get gifts (and she did) but, I wanted her too.
I had to work. I was kinda thankful that they didn't remember my requested day off and had scheduled me . It helped ease the sadness a bit staying busy.
She had a great day and, in the end, no matter how she ended up with a "Great day" the fact that she had it is all that matters.
It started last night by her and I having mommy and Anna time just us. It is Jasons weekend but, he suggested that she spend the night with me. YAY.
We hung out and then fell asleep on the couch watching T.v after doing paint and chalk.
When we woke up we got ready and went to Tim Hortons to meet Jason and the other three kids for breakfast. Anna REALLY wanted a family dinner. IN fact the only TWO things she asked for for her birthday was a "family dinner and a Pinterest account" but, dinner wasn't going to happen. Jason said no to it, said he couldn't afford it and so, we did Tim Hortons and, I paid for his to ensure he would come. She wanted us all together. Wasn't too much for her to ask.
There,
She got to open the rest of her gifts from me too .
Sunday , we had all got together for Easter so we had cake and I gave her one of my gifts while she was opening up her gifts because everyone wanted to see her open it. It was tickets for her to see the Tigers play prince Fielders team. She was so exicted.
TOday, she got the necklace I got her and a tote bag that she can color herself.
She was so excited and we parted from jason and the kids and went to my friend Jamies house to pick up her and her daughter.
We went off to a new store (five below) and went to the resturant my company has recently opened. SO, glad we did. MY chef came out and gave Anna five bucks to go and get an icecream. Anna felt so special with all of my co workers coming and wishing her a happy B day.
Then after that we went back to Jamies for nails and hair. Anna got her nails done (by me) wiht all sorts of gems and such and then, we chalked the girls hair with that hair chalk. Anna LOVED it
THen Jason told me he owuld meet me at my work so, I met him there and he took Anna for the day.
I went to work and then ended up at Jimmy and Dellas to play a game before coming home to CRASH.
All day I couldn't help but think of the AMAZING day she had for her 10th birthday. The Tigers game, her aunts and uncles ... Jason and I .. together. I felt sorry that we couldn't give her at least THAT much this year (us together) I felt sorry that she had to split up her day but, kids are so awesome. SHe had a great day. SHe came home and called and is SO thankful for what she got and the day she had. I shouldn't feel sorry for her. I should feel humbled by her.
I also couldn't stop thinking about the day she was born. I still think about her birthday like it was yesterday. It was seriously one of the most amazing days EVER.. yes there was pain... yes, I cried from it but, it was pain aside an amazing experience. Anna and I today on the way to breakfast chatted about all the people that were there waiting to see her after she was born. About all the people that had come the day after she was born to see her ... I will never ever forget becoming a mom that day. The love I felt so instant so .. intense. She changed me. and, she continues to change me. She is an amazing kid. I don't say this to be braggy. I deserve none of the credit. She is amazing despite the parents and cirucumstances she was given.
my mom has always called her "angel" and while I don't use the term Angel in the worldy sense I do see the point she is making .... Anna is amazing. I am so proud .. SO SO very proud to call that girl my daughter. (as I am with all my kids)... she is a blessing. Pure joy.
Thank you Lord .
It was an odd day in the sense that this is the first time in Anna's 11 years that I have not spent every single second of her birthday with her.
I had to give her up at 4 so she could go to her dads.
I wanted her to go with him. I was super excited that she was going to her grandparents and having dinner and a cake. I knew she would likely get gifts (and she did) but, I wanted her too.
I had to work. I was kinda thankful that they didn't remember my requested day off and had scheduled me . It helped ease the sadness a bit staying busy.
She had a great day and, in the end, no matter how she ended up with a "Great day" the fact that she had it is all that matters.
It started last night by her and I having mommy and Anna time just us. It is Jasons weekend but, he suggested that she spend the night with me. YAY.
We hung out and then fell asleep on the couch watching T.v after doing paint and chalk.
When we woke up we got ready and went to Tim Hortons to meet Jason and the other three kids for breakfast. Anna REALLY wanted a family dinner. IN fact the only TWO things she asked for for her birthday was a "family dinner and a Pinterest account" but, dinner wasn't going to happen. Jason said no to it, said he couldn't afford it and so, we did Tim Hortons and, I paid for his to ensure he would come. She wanted us all together. Wasn't too much for her to ask.
There,
She got to open the rest of her gifts from me too .
Sunday , we had all got together for Easter so we had cake and I gave her one of my gifts while she was opening up her gifts because everyone wanted to see her open it. It was tickets for her to see the Tigers play prince Fielders team. She was so exicted.
TOday, she got the necklace I got her and a tote bag that she can color herself.
She was so excited and we parted from jason and the kids and went to my friend Jamies house to pick up her and her daughter.
We went off to a new store (five below) and went to the resturant my company has recently opened. SO, glad we did. MY chef came out and gave Anna five bucks to go and get an icecream. Anna felt so special with all of my co workers coming and wishing her a happy B day.
Then after that we went back to Jamies for nails and hair. Anna got her nails done (by me) wiht all sorts of gems and such and then, we chalked the girls hair with that hair chalk. Anna LOVED it
THen Jason told me he owuld meet me at my work so, I met him there and he took Anna for the day.
I went to work and then ended up at Jimmy and Dellas to play a game before coming home to CRASH.
All day I couldn't help but think of the AMAZING day she had for her 10th birthday. The Tigers game, her aunts and uncles ... Jason and I .. together. I felt sorry that we couldn't give her at least THAT much this year (us together) I felt sorry that she had to split up her day but, kids are so awesome. SHe had a great day. SHe came home and called and is SO thankful for what she got and the day she had. I shouldn't feel sorry for her. I should feel humbled by her.
I also couldn't stop thinking about the day she was born. I still think about her birthday like it was yesterday. It was seriously one of the most amazing days EVER.. yes there was pain... yes, I cried from it but, it was pain aside an amazing experience. Anna and I today on the way to breakfast chatted about all the people that were there waiting to see her after she was born. About all the people that had come the day after she was born to see her ... I will never ever forget becoming a mom that day. The love I felt so instant so .. intense. She changed me. and, she continues to change me. She is an amazing kid. I don't say this to be braggy. I deserve none of the credit. She is amazing despite the parents and cirucumstances she was given.
my mom has always called her "angel" and while I don't use the term Angel in the worldy sense I do see the point she is making .... Anna is amazing. I am so proud .. SO SO very proud to call that girl my daughter. (as I am with all my kids)... she is a blessing. Pure joy.
Thank you Lord .