With all the stress of having the Medicaid form filled out and sent, we were all ready for a relaxing fun-filled weekend with Daddy - home for a three day weekend! Well, all that went out the window Friday afternoon when the kitchen and great room (and Jason's room) lights went out. I went down to flip the circuit switch but nothing happened after trying several things. We managed to get by with a dark kitchen for the afternoon/evening until Jason got home. Turns out I just didn't flip the right switch (even though it was marked). I felt stupid, but would have felt worse if I had called an electrician! Luckily Jason was able to come home and save the day! But I did make up for it in Monday night (see story below).
I can' believe that in five short days Ethan will be 2 years old! He has come such a long way, and I have to say, so have I! I had a lot of dark days in the beginning, dealing with his Down syndrome diagnosis, but I have to say, I can't even remember the last time I thought about it. I know it's a bit harder and more time consuming dealing with getting him to learn things, but he has taught me so much in return that he is nothing more than just a blessing to our family. All kids have their issues and keeping that in mind has really helped get past the hard days. I've made some great friends through Ethan and his therapies and so has Jack. 
This weekend we had our family celebration of Ethan's birthday, since Jason won't be with us when we travel to Seattle to celebrate the official day. I made a yummy carrot cake and Jack blew out Ethan's candles, since Ethan can't blow yet and really didn't get the concept of what to do! But he really liked the cake! I have to say, it was really nice to have a casual party and not have to worry about inviting friends and putting together goody bags. Kids parties these days seem to be so out of control. And even though we've only done home parties, it's a lot more work when you have to have people over.
That doesn't mean I'm not looking forward to the party we're having in Seattle for Ethan and my dad, but it's more of an open house instead of a birthday party. And there's no decorations or party bags to worry about!
We were so laid back about the whole birthday thing that we didn't even wrap Ethan's birthday presents. I know that sounds horrible, but he's two and doesn't understand. And we just had Christmas, where he had lots of presents to open. So I'm going to enjoy it this time, as I probably won't be able to get away with it ever again!
We're wrapping up the week with a doctor's appointment on Thursday and a playdate on Friday (after a birthday party and gymnastics yesterday) and then hopping on a plane Saturday evening for a week in Seattle and a week in Phoenix. For those of you in those two locations, we can't wait to see you! Jack is beyond excited to fly and get to Seattle and especially visit Granny in Phoenix, as he doesn't remember when we were there last (he was only just over a year). Now, I just have to figure out how to lightly pack for a week in the cold and a week in the warmth....
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