Full day

The day started early after missing a few hours of sleep right in the midst of 2-4:30 am for me. So, when the phone rang before 7, my body was in a sleep stupor that somehow incorporated the ringing with my dream. Sadly, it was news that my grandma had broken her hip. This was surprising to me as I probably wouldn't have expected it to be her. She's pretty active, little and overall pretty energetic for someone of her age.
Fortunately, my uncle (her son) got things under control which is wonderful considering grandpa could potentially have a hard time with this since grandma waits on him and makes sure he "stays in line" lol. The thing is, he has hypoglycemia and she is pretty fervent about watching what/how often he eats. He has to have something every 2 hours or he will pass out. Yes, he can "skip" unless she is reminding him.
Anyway, of course this day was already set out to be very busy for us as the girl's birthday party was in the afternoon. I knew that the girls couldn't go visit b/c they do not allow children on the surgical floor. I also knew that they limit visitors pretty much to 2 and that my mom, aunt, and uncle and grandpa would be there most of the day. Well, unfortunately, I acquired knowledge like this because about 6 weeks ago, Josh's grandma fell and broke her hip as well.
We left the house early and headed to a grocery store in the next city to pick up the cakes that the girl's picked out. The cake itself was good, but the coloring in the frosting was yikes--overkill. The cakes were gorgeous, though! Aliyah picked a stack of birthday presents cake and Keirah picked the fairies cake. Works of art they were. We also enjoyed breakfast while we were there. The morning continued with picking up balloons, sandwiches and such and then party set-up. The day was HOT as has been the trend this summer. Stifling, humid heat was today's game once again.
By the time the party started, we 4 King's plus baby were already starting the melting process. I probably lost 5 pounds just in sweat. We played a few games and tried to move along due to the heat. By the time present-opening time came Aliyah was excited but losing steam. Cards went unopened and even a few gifts and she disappeared inside to read a few books and cool off. Keirah stayed outside eating cake. Oh yeah, the cakes were probably outside about 5 minutes before the sliding began. All in all, aside from me feeling horrible about having everyone endure the temps, it was great. The girls had fun and enjoyed seeing everyone. We did as well. They love their gifts, and are enjoying them much more inside the air conditioned house than outside.
Fortunately for me (since I didn't take any pics), the party guests came through! I'm sure that I'm a wilted/melted mess, but that's okay. Thanks everyone!! We so appreciate everything! They even took over cleaning which is horrible too on my part, but they didn't want an early birth I guess =).
Following the party, we cooled off a bit indoors and then headed to eat some yummy pizza. On we went to visit grandma. She was awake and said that the pain was under control and we talked with her just like any other time. I was glad to see her in good spirits. She was pretty much her normal acting self, just lying in a hospital bed on painkillers. After visiting awhile we stopped and picked up the girls who stayed with their grandpa just down the street and headed to our next stop.
Today, is another birthday in our week of birthdays as it is Josh's mom's birthday. His brother and family were also here visiting. We visited until the 3 girls were tired and mama was yawning as well. Home we came to the living room where a birthday party threw up. That just means that the gifts/cards/bags/etc...were scattered everywhere! The girls looked and played some more while I tried to sort and daddy did dishes and organized. I'm tired to say the least and tomorrow promises once again to be busy.
OH yeah, grandpa turns 80 on Tuesday (husband of granmda who broke her hip). So, August birthdays continue. Now, we need to get him a birthday present!! May the fun continue, but WOW am I tired!!