I got to see my nieces today! They're getting so big! But they're so smart and beautiful. I got to feed and hold the 6 month old, and hold and play with the 2 year old. It was fun seeing them eat their cupcakes. When the 2 year old opened her presents from me, she loved the little toy register I got her. My sister had to hide it so she'd open her other presents. It was nice to see a variety of presents for my niece: tricycle, scooter, guitar, piano, babydoll and stroller, coloring books and supplies, stickers, and then the electronic toys to help encourage her to talk. Oh, and we met the new boyfriend's family. They were actually normal! They didn't drink, they actually socialized, they were nice, etc. The sister also had a little girl who was 2.5 years, so it was cool watching them play together. I was sad though seeing how far behind my niece is in talking compared to the other little girl. But she's smart, so one day she'll catch up. Just hope my sister gets them back.

When I got back home, my H demanded that I clean up after the dogs. And then my dad's Malamute peed all over the patio rug. And who do you think had to clean it up? Me! I'm so exhausted from the party, socializing, and having a UTI, that I collapsed after cleaning and took a nap.