Birthdays

 

This year has been weird as far as celebrations are concerned.  We haven't really done anything big.  Thanksgiving was low key, Christmas was low key, we didn't really plan anything for the kids' spring break (which was partially my fault because I thought it was a week later than it actually was).   For Kacy's birthday this year,  I wanted to get her name change stuff officially done, but between my schedule and her schedule and then trying to get the notary stuff done, it's been a little crazy.  

Kacy's birthday was no exception. It was very low-key.   In fact, at the end of the day, there was a lot of sadness to it.  While her parents didn't call (she didn't expect them to; I wish I could say the same - I'm still naive when it comes to that I suppose), she thought about them and it made her sad.  

I just see how awesome Kacy is and it makes me sad that her parents just want nothing to do with her.  I wish I could take the hurt from her.  We talked about it and we are contemplating doing our celebration on January 21 from here on out.  It is the anniversary of her starting hormones.  I agree with her, it's a perfect date to celebrate.   SO, going forward, that's going to be her new birthday and I can't wait to celebrate with her next year. 

Side note: I really love this picture of Kacy.  She has a real, full-on smile, even if she was annoyed that I was making her smile and do all sorts of silliness.