Yesterday, I celebrated my birthday. I am past the point of telling you how old I am, let’s just say that I am thirty something.
It was probably one of the best birthdays in a long time. I don’t know why, but it was really great. And it wasn’t because of the presents, it was just people sharing a little bit of their time with me to wish me a happy birthday. I got quite a few phone calls from friends and siblings to wish me a happy birthday. I got cards and packages in the mail. I got quite a few emails and ecards that were really special. My husband took me out to dinner and we had such a great time. We went to LoneStar. I haven’t been there for such a long time–being on a homeschool budget can get pretty tight. When I was teaching full time at public school we went there quite a bit. Anyway, it was delicious. Oh the steak! So tender and juicy and flavorful. We also had the onion thingy with dip. (I guess it is a battered, deep fried cut up onion.) Yum. It wasn’t so much the dinner as it was being with my wonderful husband.
I did get many wonderful gifts. My mom and dad sent stuff from Bath and Body works, one of my favorites. I got this lovely bedtime lotion that has chamomile and lavender in it–it smells so good. I got these cool socks that are infused with aloe to put on at bedtime–my feel always get so cold. And of course perfume and a soft little stuffed lamb. (I know, I am thirty something, but I still love stuffed animals.)
My dad and mom in-law sent a cute little doll that she made. It has a cabbage patch head and she made the rest herself. The body, the clothes and everything. She is so cute!
I got some money from my sweet Aunt. And an itunes gift certificate from my brother.
My husband and children went all out. I got three candles–I absolutely love candles. I am a smell-inspired person. I got two CD’s–one by Jim Brickman and the other was a ‘Peanuts’ CD with holiday music on it. I got a vegetable peeler and some of those baking cups that you can wash–they are kind of rubbery and flexible and the muffins won’t burn and make a mess–I can’t remember what they are. But the kids thought I needed them, since I do make muffins quite a bit. I hate those stupid paper baking cups! I got a brand-new set of stainless steel cookware. I know some of you are wondering about that, but I asked for it. Cooking is one of my passions. I love to cook, so now I have brand new, beautiful cookware to do it in. I got a cute little stuffed animal. And a bag of M and M’s all to myself. My kids were a little irritated that I didn’t open all my gifts up yesterday morning. I waited. I like to extend the suspense.
Everyone was so thoughtful. I appreciate all the gifts and thoughts of love. Thank you!