Yesterday was Fred's birthday. It was a quiet, low key day. The kids are on Spring Break and Fred has the week off.
After reviewing the budget, we decided there was not extra money for going out to eat or anything else, really. I had already bought his 2 presents online and one I knew wouldn't be here until mid June. It's a custom made bobble head of Fred and they have to scuplt it and it takes a while.
The other I ordered on March 27th to be here in time for his birthday. It never showed up. I called yesterday but had to wait until today to either get a replacement or a refund. The good news is they are sending me another one with one day delivery so we'll get it tomorrow.
So, didn't go anywhere for his birthday and he didn't open any presents. Awesome. We had a pie for him after dinner and that was it. I feel horrible. I had all this stuff planned for him but had to cancel since there was no extra money to do anything. It was like any other day. We didn't even go out to dinner! I know it was a horrible birthday for Fred and he was dissappointed but he knew our situation and that there was nothing I could do.
I guess that's how it is now when you become an adult and money is tight. Just like any other day. I still felt like the worst wife in the world. I didn't even take any pictures except one.
We ended up going to the mall to buy work pants for him and he watched the NCAA which was a treat because we don't have cable, just the free kind with the antenna if you can find a channel. And we found the channel so he was able to watch it. So, here he is enjoying the game.
Hopefully next year will be better. Happy Birthday, Fred. I love you.
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