I have to backtrack because I see I didn't post on or about my birthday, which was a VERY Special Day, indeed. Alan had to go away on a business trip. Maddie had the day off school. Alan took us out for breakfast and then flew off. That afternoon, Maddie had planned a very special day for me. First, we planned our dream vacations and showed each other our notes. It turns out, a mediterranean cruise is high on both of our lists. Then we did a sweet craft together, that is now hanging in my doorway. Then, she took some time to tell me how special I am to her, and we cried and hugged. Then we went to the bookstore. Then she programmed an address into my gps which led me to the hibachi restaurant, and she bought me dinner. And all of the waitresses sang Happy, Happy Birthday to me. And they were all so impressed that she paid. I will remember it forever and I am so grateful to have such a sweet little girl.