I like the idea of the poetry books - since that is something she is into and very personal to her heart. It would show that you appreciate her for who she is
Don't fret over the birthday party. If you get invited to go along, go. If not, and she has asked to spend the day with you - take her up on that. Yes, she could have VERY easily made the date before hand - so could you have made plans. At least she is telling you about it.
Don't push it too hard, you can't have everything back all at once and its probably best that you don't. Take it easy and enjoy what you have. You are well ahead of lots of here that have been working for months/years so enjoy it
And do keep us posted - we love to hear success stories
Heywyre
M - 57 H - 65 1st A-bomb - Nov 27/02 2nd A-bomb - Dec 13/06 together 21 years *************************** Insanity is doing something over and over and expecting different results (Albert Einstein)