his birthday

I totally forgot my husband's birthday. We've only been separated for a month and I forgot it. Me, the birthday queen! I'm not sure what to make of it. I know I'm under a tremendous amount of stress, but geez I didn't think it was that bad. Luckily I remember late yesterday, came home, grabbed the kids and went out to get him something. We decorated his office and left his present there along with a voicemail with the kids singing happy birthday to him. I think it went well for a last minute plan.

We took him to lunch today and it went really well! It was amazing. He's a better husband when we are separated than he ever was when we were together. We talked about furniture for when me and the kids get a place, finances and his contribution to the kids support and visitation for the kids. I am very hesitant about the kids spending the night with him, but I was able to voice those concerns without him freaking out and well, we'll see. Not quite ready for it, but I know it will come. And I'm trying to be open to it.

I've changed my plans from purchasing a single family home with some land to going for a townhouse. As much as I want land and wide open spaces, I decided I was not ready for yard maintenance and all the other stuff that comes with a home. I know it will come with some degree in a townhouse, but hopefully *crossing fingers* not that often. So I've gotten approved for a loan amount that I'm comfortable with and found a couple of possible townhouses. I'm going out with a real estate agent in the morning to look. I need to move ASAP!

More good news . . . I'm really loving my new work. Still doing support for realping.com and dashone.com but am now doing software testing, technical writing and soon training for relatrix.com. It's fun work, what I'm trained to do and allows me to work alot late at night -- my best time!

Prayer Request: Pray that I find the perfect home for me and kids very soon and that my finances go through ok and that it is available immediately!