I am so happy to say that I think I finally understand what makes a great birthday for my husband. I always want him to have a great birthday, and so I ask him what he wants - what gifts, what food, what activities. We learned long ago that me surprising him with stupid little gifts that I'm guessing he would like is definitely not it. But asking too much about what he wants is also not it. And then I realized that what Troy wants is to not have to decide anything and for the day to not be a very big deal. Being with people he loves and having a yummy dinner is just about right.
So that's what we did. I ordered Indian food from Mumbai House without bugging him about what he wanted. (That's easy - I already know. Chicken makhani for the win, every time.) I asked our kids to be with us for dinner and conversation in the living room. I made a chocolate cake. And it was the most pleasant evening together. We just really love our kids. Both Chase and Romney have significant others now - both of whom we are really just so fond of. Being all together playing Chase's Hugge game (basically just conversation questions) was sweet and pleasant, especially with our tummies full of delicious Indian food. And cake.
I worked that day, so I had Romney and Chase run to the store for cake supplies like candles and stuff. Romney thought she was hilarious by purchasing the numbers 5 0 0 so we could make a "you're turning 500!" cake. Little stinker. And boy did Troy laugh when he saw it.
Yeah, Chase has a sweetie. I probably shouldn't blog about her because relationships are precarious and family blogs are weird. But she has been a really happy part of Chase's life for several months now, so on to the blog she goes. Emily is a total sweetheart.
There's not much else to say except that I couldn't ask for a better partner in life than my Troy. Happy birthday.
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