July 23, 2025 - Wednesday




Yesterday was a really rough day. I was really, really sad. I spent a lot of the day crying and feeling lonely. Ben and the kids were all very worried about me and did their best to make the day a little better. Me and Ben even went on a walk together, which we never do because I just slow him down when he's trying to get exercise. But today was a lot better and...here's today's post!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BEN!!!! 41 YEARS OLD! We have our struggles (lots and lots of them) but I am so grateful that I've gotten to spend the last 17 birthdays with him. He is an incredibly unique and special guy and I've gotten the privilege of being by his side this whole time. I complain about his shortage of vulnerable friendships, but at the same time, I'm his PERSON. I've gotten to be the person he confides in and goes to with his happiness, excitement, stress, and grief for all of these years. I want more for him, but I know that I am blessed to have his trust and love. Today was a really fun day of celebrating Ben. 

He had to go into work in the morning, which gave us some time to get all of the presents wrapped, the dessert made, and the decorations up! When he got back, we were all ready to party! We ate a quick lunch at home and then headed to Ten Pin Alley for some family bowling. We hadn't done this together in YEARS. Like, maybe not even since Ollie's been born? It was so fun though! We bowled for two hours...and I even won the second game! It was such a fun time. I prepped everything for chicken tikka masala yesterday, so when we got home from bowling, I set to work on dinner! The tikka masala turned out better than it ever has before. Even the rice and naan turned out perfect. My lemon bars were delicious, although way too tart for me.

It was a really wonderful day, all around! 

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