Pretend Birthdays
Today we pretended it was Amaris' birthday so that daddy could give her a present and have an opportunity to watch her enjoy it. She thought that was a great idea - what kid would turn down two birthdays in one year? He broke the news to her yesterday that he would be leaving soon and that he wouldn't be back for a while. She appeared concerned and then eeked out an "okay" when he asked her to be a good girl for mommy.
For her pretend birthday, she got a big girl bike with streamers and training wheels and she actually managed to ride it correctly for the most part. Good thing we made her pretend birthday today because the rain is coming again and there's no telling how long it'll stay around this time.
Pretend special occasions are good. Bittersweet, but good.
April 24, 2009 at 10:55 PM
That is so sweet, and makes me cry. When you get around to it, I wanna see her riding her big girl bike. I'm hoping and praying for his safe return home really soon.
April 25, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Amaris is such a trooper, just like her beautiful Mommy.
I miss my Gonzies!
April 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM
We miss you too, Tori! :(