I know it comes across as a little self-centered to talk about your own birthday, but I felt so blessed yesterday that to not say how thankful I am would really be more selfish (that's what I decided in my head anyways!). The highlights of my day:
(More of the 1000 Gifts, even though it's not a Monday!)
105~Having three awesome, wonderful friends sing happy birthday to me, when all I did is show up in my sweats to pick up our food co-op goodies!
106~ cam home to so many sweet, thoughtful birthday wishes on facebook.
107~a phone call from my mom, who also sang "Happy Birthday" to me, followed by such a great, long chat!
108~ my kids calling me Queen, for the day!
109~ a long overdue date, dinner at Cracker Barrel with Mike, and he didn't even rush me while I looked in the gift shop afterward.
110~When I came home, I actually had presents, cake, balloons and streamers. I know you may be thinking that this would be normal, but alas, it hasn't happened in many, many years. Mike is usually gone, and the kids are, well, broke and can't drive! They really put so much effort in and I feel so blessed by their willingness to go all out to make me feel special.
111~When tucking Irene & Abbie into bed, I told them I was a little sad that tomorrow would be a no-birthday day. Irene said, "Oh Mommy, you'll ALWAYS be my birthday girl!" Love that girl!!!
112~ Thank you Lord, for another year with my family & friends...another year of imperfect but sweet memories. I may not have gotten anything into the scrapbooks, but we lived it !
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So glad that you got to go on birthday date!!!! And I like it when you post pictures of Mike, since I don't see him often. It's nice to put a face with the stories of your family:) Happy, happy birthday, dear Mary. I am so thankful for you!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, so glad it was so special. As my emotional self, my eyes welled up a bit. So glad you got to go a date with Mike. How special and sweet. You are so worth celebrating!! What a sweet precious family! love you!
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