Happy Birthday Loen and Derby

I wanted to start this blog off by wishing a very happy first birthday to Loen and Derby. My cousin went into preterm labor and the babies were born at 24 weeks old. Happily they are celebrating their first birthday (last week). The part that makes me sad is that both of my children were ill this weekend which held us back at attending their very special birthday party. I feel terrible for missing it. However both E and A had fevers on and off, terrible runny nose and by the weekend I was feeling sick. Nonetheless I suppose I am incredibly conscience of children who may have a compromised immune system and then subject them to my sick kids. So we had to make the choice of staying home.

So we just completed our first week in Marin. Love it! Love being back with my old friends, kids are back at their old daycare and we live literally down town which makes access to everything a breeze. Also love the house. A very old Victorian, somewhat restored, which gives a great feeling.

I do however still feel the financial burden from my ex. He has chosen not to pay any child support. How the hell does he get away with that and think its ok? I obviously do not like Keith and feel ill at the thought that I stayed with him for as long as I did. Child support will take 6 months. Meanwhile Keith is out there having a good time with zero financial responsibility, with barely any job. Guess he is always the same... 37 year old unemployed person. I want to say names.. but I wont.

On to happier things. We celebrated Cole's 6th birthday with a cupcake from Peet's coffee. Its the rich devils food cake with the amazing frosting. I had to really hold myself back from not eating it before I got home. So I gave Emma the camera while I lit the candles. Soon Andrew, Emma and myself huddled around the cake and candles and sang happy birthday to Cole. Both kids did a great job and they were happy to celebrate.

Hope everyone has a great week.

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