Well, turning 37 was not all that bad. I was dreading it, moping around, and just being a cranky brat the day before. But, the day started off beautifully!!! First off....no one woke me up and that was Gordon's careful planning as he knows how much I worship sleep! Secondly, my awesome children made me scrambled eggs and a fruit smoothie breakfast in bed! SWEET!!!! I didn't even have to clean the dishes up.... There was no school on my birthday, so that made everything work out great.
So far, so good. It seemed like it might as well be a good day, so I dropped the attitude and began to LIVE! My kids sent me on a run and told me they will hold down the fort. I ran 10 miles that day and it felt amazing....almost 2 hours of noninterrupted thinking and pondering and just being alone. It was so rejuvinating....of course, I was quite sweaty and icky and had dust from the trails all over my face....but hey, I wore it well. I then came home and took a bubble bath with Levi, freshened up and got dressed.
Next, Gordon came home and started preparing my birthday dinner. I had bought a really nice sirloin tip roast. He prepared it wonderfully and it melted in our mouths. We had mashed potatoes and corn and it was great! I did not even lift a finger....boy was I being spoiled!! Gordon's mom made the birthday cake which was a white cake with chocolate ganache in the middle and an almond vanilla icing. YUMMMMMMMM! Good thing I went running earlier. I got a new waffle maker and a new bathing suit and dress to cover the bathing suit for our anniversary trip to Antigua in a couple weeks. Oh....some pretty darn cute homemade cards from my monkeys as well :).
The night ended with putting the kids to bed and enjoying some quiet time with Gordon. It was a wonderful day and I am glad I realized turning 37 was no big deal. I had 51 birthday wishes on facebook....more than I have ever had in my whole life on each given birthday....I guess another perk for having facebook!!! As well, I had some great phone calls from family and friends which made my birthday even sweeter. Wow....did I get some attention...heee!!!
OK....birthday is over and now it is time to get back to reality. The reality is I am truly blessed with amazing friends and a wonderful husband and adorable children....I am spoiled regardless if it is my birthday or not.
