In addition to the birth of Ruby, we also had Hunter’s birthday during my time away. That’s right folks, there’s a whole 4 days between the kids’ birthdays. Four days.

Let’s recap. December 25th = Christmas + 5 days = December 30th = Ruby’s birthday + 4 days = January 3rd = Hunter’s birthday = MOMMY AND DADDY ARE BROKE

So, as Scott and I pick our chin’s up off the floor and THANK GOD that we know better than to have a single credit card, we move forward in the new year. Why don’t we have a single credit card? Well, because we both love to spend. A lot. What’s better than spending money? Why, spending money that you don’t have, of course.

So, my little dude turned 5 last week. My first born. Also, my wake-up call to reality at the time. What? There is stuff to do that don’t involve booze or cigarettes? Well, I’ll be dammed – there is. And, it’s great.

So, 5 years ago this little guy was born. Happy Birthday Dude-ma-sun!