Well, I made it through Lily’s birthday party on Saturday and am still pregnant today, her actual birthday. Did not know if I would make it to the party. We have been celebrating since Thursday due to the fact that we did not know if I would make it through the weekend. Thursday during the day she got to celebrate her birthday with her classmates. She took her favorite (prepackaged) treat in to share with her classmates: Mint Oreos. Thursday night, we took her to get a mini-pedi; then to dinner at Biaggi’s. She LOVES eating out, so that was right up her alley. Friday was low-key, but we were busy getting ready for her party.


Saturday, family gathered and friends migrated to our house to celebrate. Truly, Lily doesn’t need small play items. Therefore, we ended up pooling together and getting her an 8 foot playhouse. Attached is a picture. OH MY. It is a dream playhouse. She loves the show Doc McStuffins where the little girl pretends to be a doctor to her stuffed animals. The girl in the Disney show doctors her animals in what they call a clinic (which is a playhouse). So, now Lily has her own clinic.


As family left the party, neighborhood kids came to play. Matt and I ended up serving popcorn, smoothies, and leftover birthday cupcakes to the kids as they continued to play through dinner and into the evening. WHAT A FUN DAY! She has an amazing childhood. We attempt not to “spoil” her. However, she just has a fun life. Part of it is her attitude. She loves everything. She loves sports; toys and dolls; helping with chores; cooking and baking; running errands; playing with any age child. I could go on. I hope that as her mom I can foster her to continue to love life in a way that I admire. With the Lord’s provision, she could be one amazing woman.


We had a chalkboard up during the party. Participants could write what they loved about Lily. She herself wrote something about herself. It says, “Lily loves Jesus.” Melts my heart.


Today, her actual birthday is a little low-key also. We are all exhausted from the weekend of celebrating. (Sunday we ended up going to the lake to help ‘open’ it and go on a birthday boatride.) She hung out on my bed watching tv this morning. This afternoon, she went to her Meemaw’s house and gymnastics. Tonight, we are taking her to Olive Garden per her request.


I am officially ready to have this baby. I was hoping to make it through Lily’s birthday and I did. The end is just plain miserable. And I am to that point. And, the anticipation of the big arrival day builds at the end. The anticipation of meeting this little guy is about to undo me! So, I am still hoping and praying for him to come in the next few days. I hope he is ready for his birthday……….


First picture is of Lily when she saw the playhouse being delivered. Second picture of her in the "clinic." The third is of her decorating her cupcake at her party. She had LOTS of toppings she could choose from.