The Big 0-2

Today was Adelaide's second birthday...hard to believe in some ways, for sure. But then again, it's difficult to remember what life was like without her around. She's such a trip -- always dancing, singing, and diving headfirst (literally and figuratively) into everything she does. Ask her how old she is and she'll proudly proclaim "Dooooooo!" (That means two.) She didn't quite understand what all the fuss was about today, of course, but she didn't complain when offered chocolate and pretty presents, some with singing cards attached.

She had a blast being the "birthday princess" today, and Ben was able to come down this weekend to spend it with us. It hurts to know he's leaving tomorrow -- everytime he goes out the door, Adelaide starts crying, begging for "Da-yi, Da-yi" to come back. It's hard on her -- she doesn't understand. Then again, it's hard on Will, and he does. I think, however, it's hardest on Ben. Tonight, Adelaide wanted another piece of cake. In her logic, the way to get that was to find her birthday crown and put it on. "Da-yi!" she called, pointing at the cake and showing him she had put on her appropriate headgear. Since she'd already had two baths today, he cut her a piece and fed it to her rather than letting her do it herself. Everytime he'd give her a bite, she'd grin her million-dollar toothy smile and do a cute little dance. I looked over at him and he was crying. He just couldn't bear knowing tomorrow he'd be going back to the lonely confines of his hotel room alone.

I don't know when we'll sell our house. But I truly, truly, want it to be soon.