What an stressful and emotional day yesterday was. It started badly... My friend Mike called me at 7:20 am to tell me that on Superbowl Sunday he had a Massive Heart Attack!!! Obviously he lived... but it was so shocking... I mean he is only 46 years old!!!! He said while it was happening, he kept thinking of my Father... My Dad dies from a Heart Attack at only 47 years old. I knew it was young then (I was 24 at the time), but the older I get the younger it seems! It is very scary to think of something like that happening to someone close to you. I can't imagine not having Mike in my life. Also, it is quite a reality check.... I have GOT to start taking better care of myself! I must quit smoking, start drinking less, eat healthy, and begin regularly exercising! I am a single Mother, and my children count on me to be there for them... I cannot let them down!! I need to do everything I can to improve my health and their health as well.

Pixie came over in the morning and we had a very good talk. It was very emotional for me, but it was so so good to see her. I think we took some steps in the right direction to try to understand each other... I can't imagine not having her in my life. I love her.

Right after she left, I had a therapy appointment. It was an extremely emotionally draining session... There was so much to talk about and so many emotions... Bleh.

The kids had their Valentine's parties at school... They were all so cute passing out their Valentine's and eating their treats. After school I took Little A with me to spend some quality time... Big A and D went to aftercare. She had a great time! I think it made her really feel special to spend some time alone with me... We met Pixie at a restaurant for a little snack--- actually a late lunch for me. Little A was very excited to see her. After that we went home for a while and Little A and I played with her Strawberry Shortcake dolls. She is always asking me to play with her... and it made her feel good to have me all to herself. We had fun together. I liked having her all to myself too.... I definitely need to make it a priority to spend more individual time with my kids.

Big A's Valentine's Party

Little A Waits For Her Valentines

Eating Cupcakes!!!

D Make A Craft....

Excited About His Valentine!!!!

Smile...

Time To Eat The Treats!!!

Yummy!!!

Oh yeah.... When Little A and I got home... we saw this.... Feathers everywhere!! It looked like a small bird had been massacred! I think that is exactly what happened.... GROSS. I never found a body, though... guess I'll know if there is one in a few days if I start smelling something... weird. And disgusting.

Feathers Everywhere...

The Culprit???

What Else I There To Say?

Poor Bird...?