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The weather as of late has been dreary and cold; typical for Wisconsin at this time but not helpful in any way for my mood or motivation levels. Today, though, the skies opened up, the sun came out and it was bea-uti-ful. There were so many fun little surprises to celebrate my birthday; Daniel’s parents had dropped off a cute little bag with balloons by our front door that I found when we woke up. New birks to replace my five-year old tattered pair. Rest assured, I’m still keeping my original pair because they are worn in and like a glove for my feet.

Daniel’s sister stopped over to drop off iced Starbucks and a piece of my favorite iced lemon cake. While she was over, the doorbell rang and a huge bouquet of white tulips was dropped off. HUGE. When we first started dating, I had told Daniel that I hated getting flowers (lie) because all they do is die (grumpy). I can’t believe this is what I have been missing out on but I should have known. Daniel doesn’t do anything halfway.

At noon, Daniel surprised me by coming home, saying he had talked to my boss and I had the rest of the day off. Husband of the year. I willingly shut everything down, got ready and we were off. A fancy drive-thru lunch of Culvers because I’m pregnant and it’s my birthday, and then a nice long walk around the river downtown. Cheese curds, sunshine, and an afternoon just the two of us.

It is wild to me that in a few short weeks, we will have a little babe to cuddle and love. I have always wanted to be a young mom and have a big family but the fact that this dream is actually beginning has yet to fully sink in. I really just can’t wait to watch Daniel become a dad — I already know he will be amazing.