The Armadillo Tales

Birthdays are Fun

Yesterday the three of us went to the armadillo's BFF's 2nd birthday party.   It was a blast and so tiring.   Even though it was all of the kids running around and yelling I felt it took a lot out of me just to watch.   The armadillo had his favorite foods there ... fruit, juice, pizza and of course cake!     It was a yummy chocolate banana cake.   Now that I'm thinking of it, I wished I took some home.   Yikes!  Scratch that ... bad idea.   

Oh but we had so much fun.   It was nice to just let the armadillo and the other kids loose while I got to hang out with the other mamas and talk.   Of course I carried the sumo baby in the carrier, but he was fine just "hanging out" with his mama.   

Towards the end the kids started to wear down.   Whining could be heard and tempers started to flare, it was nap time.   I could just tell that the armadillo was going down for the count while we were in the car on the way home.   He kept mumbling "mama mama mama" while at the same time not really saying anything.   Nothing like a good party to drain the energy out of the little ones.   

Come On Over

Today was a whirlwind day for the armadillo.   A couple of his friends came over and like little twisters, made sure they explored every nook and cranny in this house.   That included getting to know the cat, much to his dismay.   The armadillo welcomed his friends with open arms and I could tell he was very excited that they stopped by.    Each time they came through the front door, the armadillo was there to greet them with a sweet, "Hi".   I could tell he was very proud of the fact that they were there in his house.   He would greet them and proceed to welcome his friends to his play area and show them his toys.    I loved that.   I love seeing his excitement and seeing him stand up just a little bit straighter as he presented his playthings.    He was such a fabulous host.  The whole group looked like they were having a blast.   It was amusing to see them running around, laughing and having such a terrific time.      

I was a little sad waking up because if things were going smoothly in my life, the whole family would have been on their way to Hawaii.   But unfortunately we were not.   Nothing's changed since we returned.     No one has spoken to me since.   My family in Hawaii have mentioned to B-Dad (not me!) that they are concerned about me.    If they were so concerned, why has no one spoken to me since?     Alas I have accepted that and decided to move forward.   

Nevertheless, I have my own family and my own life.   I'm glad my friends and their children came over today.  It erased my sadness, made me laugh and gave me the strength to surge forward with a smile on my face.   

Above photo taken while on vacation in Maui.