Day 1830. On Sunday was the kids' big birthday party, and we adults could still feel the exhaustion for days. Sammy had horse therapy on Monday morning - his very last one - and gave his horse a kiss to say good-bye. I was teaching for two hours in the afternoon, with Tammy and Emmy occupying themselves, while Randy had to go to the pediatrician with Sammy to get a paper.

Day 1826. Yesterday we stayed home and stayed busy with the preparations for their birthday party today. I baked three cakes throughout the day, and once they were in bed in the evening, I combined the three cakes to one big one. I made some cream this year that I put on top, then I put the fondant on, creating three equal areas on top.

Day 1824. What a busy day! Randy left with the boys first to take Emmy to his soccer camp. Then I left with Tammy to take her to her dance camp. As always, we were early. Once the teacher arrived, we went inside and sat down on the sofa to wait for the program to start. As every day before, Tammy wanted me to stay until after it starts.