Today was J’s birthday party – his birthday is Tuesday – and he had a blast. He had a racecar-shaped cake and a bunch of his friends at a local gymnastics place. They had a moonbounce and all sorts of fun things for the kids to bounce all over. They had a real blast. The best part for J, of course, was collecting his loot. He was just beside himself with the anticipation of getting to open his presents. When he finally did get to, he was absolutely giddy:
Next Sunday is the triplets’ 1st birthday party, but we’re doing something much more low-key. Just some quiet fun in the park with friends and some cake. We let the triplets have some of the birthday cake this week, and they definitely approved of the concept, so it was a good dry-run. 🙂 Next week I might even let them have icing. Depending on how brave I’m feeling.
Still not migraine-free, but I think the nortryptiline is helping a little as my pain level was down a little yesterday and I had a few hours here or there today where I didn’t have a migraine. That’s definitely progress, even if it’s not perfect.
ChezPerky 
You gotta let em’ have icing. Those messy 1st birthday photos are priceless. Keep a bucket and a hose near by 🙂
J man looks completely content with his day! Happy birthday everyone!!!!
Happy Birthday, J-boy! I hope you just looooooove being five!
Birthdays all around! Can’t wait to read about the triplets too…
Happy birthday – J!
Must have icing! You need those pictures! No matter how low key your celebration is, the kids need cake with icing to make a big mess. Just remember extra clothes if it is in the park…and a bath when they get home.
Happy Birthday J-Man!
What a big year this was been for you!
Have a great new year.
Big Teddy Bear Hugs
Rooth in California
j-man is such a cutie! he looks absolutely ecstatic over his gifts 🙂