Yesterday was Kai’s birthday. Yippee! We celebrated by getting new cellphones. Hahaha! Yup, Kai applied for new cellphone lines not just for himself, but also for me, Zoe and Ziya. Since we each had our own lines, each of us had new cellphones too. What a way for Kai to celebrate his birthday, right?
But seriously, getting those phones was just part of the day. The real celebration happened during dinner time when we went out and had dinner with his sister and her family at the new Papa John’s near their place. It was the first time for me, Kai and the kids to dine there and I must say that we really liked it there. We tried about four pizza flavors and they were all good. All the kids also had fun watching how the pizzas were made because there was a glass window right at the pizza preparation area.
It wasn’t much of a celebration, though, compared to Kai’s birthday party last year. Nevertheless, I think Kai’s pretty happy that he spent it not only with us but also with his sister and her family. We haven’t really gone out with them without the entire clan before. It was really nice, for a change. Also, this marks Kai’s first birthday as a Dad to Ziggy, so that in itself already made his birthday special.
Of course, I can’t let this post end without leaving a special message to the love of my life. I don’t really know if he reads my blog at all, unless I ask him to read a post I’ve made. Nevertheless, here’s what I want to say, just in case he gets to read it:
Kai,
There are days when you are a real pain in the neck, you know that? There are times when you are moody, sensitive and irritable beyond belief and it just sucks to witness it and be affected by it. I’m just grateful that day by day, I’m learning that it’s usually just because you’re dead tired, or lack sleep or in pain. It’s never because you just want to bug the hell out of me ‘coz that’s just not you.
You continue to be the most amazing guy I’ve ever met. Each day I wonder how I ever got so lucky to have met you that fateful day. You have changed my life. Better yet, no matter how much I would hate to admit it, you have changed me. Well, okay, there may still be some irritating things about me that haven’t changed yet but believe me, I am so much better now compared to when you first met me. For one thing, you taught me how to love just by loving me. You give so much and love so much and don’t give up even when times are tough. You showed me what commitment really means just by choosing to be with me. You have taught me acceptance for things we cannot change and gratitude for what we already have. Most of all, you have given me this family and I don’t mean just you, me and the kids. You have given me your family, something that I haven’t had in a long time. You have even domesticated me! Who would have thought that I’d finally learn how to cook? Certainly not me. I’ve grown so much in just three years because of you. Just imagine what else I can learn during a lifetime with you.
I can only hope that I also give you the same feeling of contentment and happiness that you continue to give me. Despite things not being ideal right now, I have never been happier. I have you to thank for that. Thank you for being here….for not giving up…..for being my strength….for being my hope….for loving Zoe and Ziya…….for giving me Ziggy. You really rock my world, Buhr. I seriously hope that God will grant you your heart’s desires. You deserve the best of everything.
I love you and Happy Birthday !!!!!
