Earlier, I told you that my birthday celebration had been very low-keyed. It was, but what I didn't know then was that it would go on for five days! *G*
Friday, the eighth, was my birthday. Since Dear Husband had to be away, I chose to have a lazy day. I left the office early and went shopping for some new sweaters. Since we didn't have to worry about a big dinner, Mother and I had BLT's and then I sewed on my quilt, and watched a movie and organized some shelves, and I talked with my sisters, as, one by one, they called to wish me a Happy Birthday. I know that sounds like a pretty poor celebration to most of you, but it was what I wanted to do!
Saturday, was more of the same, with a trip to the Farmer's Market thrown in. We got some yard work done, and had Minestrone for dinner. I missed exercise on Friday, so one of my exercise buddies called and sang "Happy Birthday!"
Sunday, Cop Car and HH came to visit, and we chatted the entire day away!
Monday, I had to go back to work, and it felt like business as usual, but there was one last HURRAH coming.
Tuesday, we have a standing date for dinner with one of my nieces and her two boys. We fix a more complex meal than usual, and sit at the table, and practice our manners and talk about the news of the week.
Yesterday, we'd returned late from an appointment and I had to rush to get a turkey breast ready to cook. At that, dinner wouldn't be much later than usual, around six. They arrived an hour early, complete with a bouquet of flowers, a yellow cake iced with chocolate fudge frosting (YUUUUUMMM!!!), and the most wonderful card I think I've ever received. It had a list of things an Aunt is...or an Aunt does. We talked about how difficult it was to find cards that said the right thing, and my niece told me that had she not found this card, she would have written all those same words down on her own. I'm so fortunate to have this girl in my life!
So, I've stretched my birthday out for five days, made new friends, visited with family, and had a lovely time. Thank you, to all who participated!
Comments (9)
What a grand time I had in providing some small portion of your celebration. Have a lot more birthdays, will you? (Follow your mother's example!)
Posted by Cop Car | October 13, 2004 6:27 PM
Posted on October 13, 2004 18:27
From your mouth, to God's ear! *S*
Posted by Buffy | October 13, 2004 7:29 PM
Posted on October 13, 2004 19:29
Buffy, it sounds as if you've had a lovely time - and you deserve it, every minute!
Posted by Adele | October 14, 2004 1:32 PM
Posted on October 14, 2004 13:32
You're next, Adele! Watch for super saver flights, and we'll meet you at the airport. We have a guest room, and you're always welcome to visit. Have you ever been to Chicago??
Posted by Buffy | October 14, 2004 4:26 PM
Posted on October 14, 2004 16:26
Oh....you can fly into either O'Hare or Midway airports!
Posted by Buffy | October 14, 2004 4:26 PM
Posted on October 14, 2004 16:26
5 days of celebration, and a variety of activities to do it! Sounds like it has been a good week --- Happy Birthday. :)
Posted by Desiree | October 15, 2004 11:20 PM
Posted on October 15, 2004 23:20
Thanks, Des! It turned out to be more than five days of birthday for me. We celebrated my birthday, my niece's birthday AND Dear Husband's birthday this weekend! I'll write more about it when I get the chance to blog.
Posted by Buffy | October 17, 2004 5:47 PM
Posted on October 17, 2004 17:47
Tell DH that I tried to get a 21-year-old blonde for him, but that you spoiled my game. Happy birthday to him!!
Posted by Cop Car | October 17, 2004 7:17 PM
Posted on October 17, 2004 19:17
Heck....give him a 21 year old blonde...and it would be his LAST birthday! I suppose the guys are all thinking "What a way to go!"
Posted by Buffy | October 18, 2004 5:48 PM
Posted on October 18, 2004 17:48