Tobin's birthday party!

October 18, 2026

Day 3,505

Thankful for: 

A great Sunday spent at home celebrating Tobin's birthday with family. 

My sweet nieces and nephews. 

Delicious food. 

Cheesecake. 

Tobin having the best time playing football in the backyard. 

Time with family. 

Laughter. 

A nice walk. 

Artemis did a great job with all the chaos. 

A beautiful, fall Saturday.

October 17, 2026

Day 3,504

Thankful for: 

A very good Saturday. 

Artemis had a good trick training class. 

A cold day. 

A beautiful fall day. 

Time at home. 

Time to clean. 

A nice walk with Artemis and Tobin. 

An easy dinner: bagels for Matt and Tobin; cereal for me. 

A fun day planned for Tobin tomorrow. 

Matt got a new vehicle today. I'm very happy for him. 

A good Friday.

October 16, 2026

Day 3,503

Thankful for: 

A day called Friday. 

A good day at school. 

Checking things off my to-do list. 

Sweet students. 

My job. 

My family. 

Chili for dinner. 

Matt and I had time alone because Addy was at a game, and Tobin was playing video games. 

Artemis' trick training class tomorrow morning. 

Tobin turned 14 today.

October 15, 2026

Day 3,502

Thankful for: 

My sweet son. He turned 14 today. It was a busy day, but it was a sweet celebration. 

I'm excited to celebrate with my entire family this weekend. 

Time with Addy and Tobin. 

Addy and I decorated for Tobin's birthday. We asked Tobin what he wanted for a theme, and he said 14. We understood the assignment and got all the 14 decorations we could find. 

Chipotle for dinner. It's Tobin's favorite.