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Yes folks...its been quite some time since I blogged here. However, I felt the urge to share my birthday celebration. You know, a little self-deprecation may be what I need these days...
First, let me say, I had a great birthday. My husband and kids planned and really put together a nice day. Complete with flowers, carrot cake, breakfast in bed, a trail of rose petals through the hallway to the family room....hmmm, someone is tryin' to say I am a couch potato. The gifts were great! I had to laugh when my husband suggested I only enjoyed this birthday due to the sheer quantity of gifts. He is probably right. He knows me too well. I am a lover of any gift, freebie, coupon...you name it. When my husband returns from a business trip, he brings back the little soaps and lotion bottles...I get so excited to receive that crap!
But, looking back at all my gifts, I have to say that many people know me too well. I went through a little mental inventory of "my birthday loot"... to see what people must think of me.
My good friend, Cindy took me to lunch and showered me with a Brighton set. If you don't know Brighton....too bad for you! Its a line of jewelry that can only be described as "my crack of choice". She has been waiting to give me the set since June. Ah, she knows me.
I received a pair of five inch heels from my MIL (that's mother in law), she saw me eyeing the sluttiest pair of purple heels at DSW and they became mine!
My neighbors brought me a bottle of white wine, that may be "telling of what we do" on weekends!
The kids know me well, too. Max bought me a sugar cookie candle (I do love any candle that SMELLS like I baked), Cranberry lip gloss/lotion set, Reese's peanut butter cups and a huge handmade card with TWO coupons to do chores anytime. I like that kid.
Maddie also bought me a Vanilla candle, lip gloss/lotion and a box of candy. Additionally, she bought me a new pair of velour sweats. Adorned, with Swarzski crystals running down the pant legs. Apparently, my old yoga pants (which never saw a day of yoga in their life) and the fleece shirt she refers to as: "Winnie the Pooh style" are not good enough when I drive her to school. These new sweats scream, "Wear these when you drive me to school at 7:30 every morning!" I tend to scream, " If you don't appreciate the attire, take the bus."
My husband was very alert to my birthday needs. He took me dinner and I didn't feel the urge to order chicken (my mother always said, "Order the chicken, its the least expensive on the menu") instead, I ordered the Petite Fillet with risotto and TWO glasses of wine....and creme' Brulee'. Later, I received TWO dresses from a catalog "left in the reading room" and a pair of sexy leggings (definitely NOT in the catalog)! Ladies, this subtle hint was all he needed. Just circle what you like in your catalogs and tape the pages DIRECTLY on the t.p. He cannot miss it!
My mother is the best reader of my needs. She sent me TWO books. I opened them and laughed when I saw the cover. The first one is the biographical story of Robert Wagner. To those of you my age, Jonathon Hart was my first crush on TV. I watched Hart to Hart every week, just to see a glimpse of him driving the Mercedes! Ahhh,to think that my mother is younger than him....its a little creepy. I think he does commercials for the Sonic Ear or AARP now. The other book, Sarah Palin. Yes, I am a fan. I know that will shock some of you. Happy we are in a country of "free speech".
So there you have it...I think my husband is right when he says, "Wow, people really know you."
PS- Thank you to the Friends on FB who also wished me a happy birthday, its great to hear from you, too!
First, let me say, I had a great birthday. My husband and kids planned and really put together a nice day. Complete with flowers, carrot cake, breakfast in bed, a trail of rose petals through the hallway to the family room....hmmm, someone is tryin' to say I am a couch potato. The gifts were great! I had to laugh when my husband suggested I only enjoyed this birthday due to the sheer quantity of gifts. He is probably right. He knows me too well. I am a lover of any gift, freebie, coupon...you name it. When my husband returns from a business trip, he brings back the little soaps and lotion bottles...I get so excited to receive that crap!
But, looking back at all my gifts, I have to say that many people know me too well. I went through a little mental inventory of "my birthday loot"... to see what people must think of me.
My good friend, Cindy took me to lunch and showered me with a Brighton set. If you don't know Brighton....too bad for you! Its a line of jewelry that can only be described as "my crack of choice". She has been waiting to give me the set since June. Ah, she knows me.
I received a pair of five inch heels from my MIL (that's mother in law), she saw me eyeing the sluttiest pair of purple heels at DSW and they became mine!
My neighbors brought me a bottle of white wine, that may be "telling of what we do" on weekends!
The kids know me well, too. Max bought me a sugar cookie candle (I do love any candle that SMELLS like I baked), Cranberry lip gloss/lotion set, Reese's peanut butter cups and a huge handmade card with TWO coupons to do chores anytime. I like that kid.
Maddie also bought me a Vanilla candle, lip gloss/lotion and a box of candy. Additionally, she bought me a new pair of velour sweats. Adorned, with Swarzski crystals running down the pant legs. Apparently, my old yoga pants (which never saw a day of yoga in their life) and the fleece shirt she refers to as: "Winnie the Pooh style" are not good enough when I drive her to school. These new sweats scream, "Wear these when you drive me to school at 7:30 every morning!" I tend to scream, " If you don't appreciate the attire, take the bus."
My husband was very alert to my birthday needs. He took me dinner and I didn't feel the urge to order chicken (my mother always said, "Order the chicken, its the least expensive on the menu") instead, I ordered the Petite Fillet with risotto and TWO glasses of wine....and creme' Brulee'. Later, I received TWO dresses from a catalog "left in the reading room" and a pair of sexy leggings (definitely NOT in the catalog)! Ladies, this subtle hint was all he needed. Just circle what you like in your catalogs and tape the pages DIRECTLY on the t.p. He cannot miss it!
My mother is the best reader of my needs. She sent me TWO books. I opened them and laughed when I saw the cover. The first one is the biographical story of Robert Wagner. To those of you my age, Jonathon Hart was my first crush on TV. I watched Hart to Hart every week, just to see a glimpse of him driving the Mercedes! Ahhh,to think that my mother is younger than him....its a little creepy. I think he does commercials for the Sonic Ear or AARP now. The other book, Sarah Palin. Yes, I am a fan. I know that will shock some of you. Happy we are in a country of "free speech".
So there you have it...I think my husband is right when he says, "Wow, people really know you."
PS- Thank you to the Friends on FB who also wished me a happy birthday, its great to hear from you, too!
