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*
\nFriday, 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<\/b> wanted to do!
\nSaturday, 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!”
\nSunday, Cop Car and HH came to visit, and we chatted the entire day away!
\nMonday, I had to go back to work, and it felt like business as usual, but there was one last HURRAH coming.
\nTuesday, 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.
\nYesterday, 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!
\nSo, 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading