during the last year this guy has become more than we ever imagined he would have to be. after his dad died in january of last year, he had to step up and become everything for his mother, who truly mourned her husband and relied on doug to do so many things that we thought were easy. being ill herself certainly didn't help with it and through it all doug was strong and sure for her, while mourning himself.
when she passed away earlier this year, he remained calm and constant, while still dealing with the first loss. it broke my heart imagining myself in the same situation yet he handled it with grace. today is the first birthday he has spent with neither of his parents to spoil him, so we kept it low key at home, just us and the kids. i've been mindful of him over the past months and especially today. he seems happy with his lot and never complains, but i am sure this hasn't been easy and continues to hurt.
but here we are, another year down, 41 years old and still smiling.
some photos with the kids to round the night out, as we celebrated last night
the proudest dad with his favourite girl ❤
joseph made this cake pretty much all by himself and he was so proud of it! hooray for packet mixes.
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