my birthday
Today was my birthday and I spent it exactly as I wished.
A few people knew it was my birthday - most did not. I don't care much for birthdays and like to to spend them as if they were any other day.
The boys had a wonderful present for me: a new radio and iPod dock for the kitchen. I had a radio in the kitchen and it was TERRIBLE. No reception, the cd player never worked, bad speaker! I have hated that radio for years.
K remembered that I admired a radio a while ago and bought it for me...and Youngest made sure my iPhone would work with it.
He also made a video.
My new radio!
Both chic and technically wonderful!
I arrived at work to find something delicious awaiting me...
Chocolate and cream and cake. A wonderfully decadent breakfast from my friend A.
Roses and an announcement at a crowded meeting from my boss.
Luxurious gifts from all three sons (lotion and candles and scarves!) and one of my most favorite dinners for me at home.
The sweetest, most gentle small gestures made my day...a friend at my desk when the heat outside was at its worst (100F) to say she'd bring me the lunch of my choice. Two co-workers younger than some of my children arriving at my office late in the day to pout because they didn't know it was my birthday and were disappointed to not have celebrated with me. Even the cards I received seem so well suited to me. Middle sent a vomiting unicorn, which only he could get away with, and Oldest sent one that wrenched my heart. He is the master of sentimental cards.
All in all, a quietly memorable day.
Just the way I wished it would be.
A few people knew it was my birthday - most did not. I don't care much for birthdays and like to to spend them as if they were any other day.
The boys had a wonderful present for me: a new radio and iPod dock for the kitchen. I had a radio in the kitchen and it was TERRIBLE. No reception, the cd player never worked, bad speaker! I have hated that radio for years.
K remembered that I admired a radio a while ago and bought it for me...and Youngest made sure my iPhone would work with it.
He also made a video.
My new radio!
Both chic and technically wonderful!
I arrived at work to find something delicious awaiting me...
Chocolate and cream and cake. A wonderfully decadent breakfast from my friend A.
Roses and an announcement at a crowded meeting from my boss.
Luxurious gifts from all three sons (lotion and candles and scarves!) and one of my most favorite dinners for me at home.
The sweetest, most gentle small gestures made my day...a friend at my desk when the heat outside was at its worst (100F) to say she'd bring me the lunch of my choice. Two co-workers younger than some of my children arriving at my office late in the day to pout because they didn't know it was my birthday and were disappointed to not have celebrated with me. Even the cards I received seem so well suited to me. Middle sent a vomiting unicorn, which only he could get away with, and Oldest sent one that wrenched my heart. He is the master of sentimental cards.
All in all, a quietly memorable day.
Just the way I wished it would be.
Comments
the video reminds me of Elder Son. When his dental expander was removed after two hate-filled years, he took it out on the front sidewalk and stomped it to death, then had me run over it with the car. Sometimes a bit of cathartic violence is just the thing.
happy natal day.
Is the new radio a digital one? My hubby likes his digital radio in his study - the classical station with no hiss, crackle or static. Long awaited pure sound!
As you.
Auguri.
You deserve it all and more.
Celebrate and enjoy!
Laura
And happy belated birthday to you, missy. Sounds like it was wonderful.
I enjoyed your video--that's from one of my favorite movies.
Sounds like you were remembered and honored in lovely ways all day.
Love the radio. I have one in my kitchen, too (an ancient, non-chic one) and always have it on as I cook.
So glad you were born, bb.
jbhat
Happy birthday dear bb,
from e & e xxxx