My Special Day

So today was my birthday. Not a big deal considering everything else we have going on. Point proven when John got a call at work from his Dad reminding him that today was my birthday.

First, my Father-in-law had called this morning to wish me a happy birthday and to see if I wanted to go out to dinner.


"Sure Dad, but you should check with John first because I don't know what he has planned."

Let's just say, John was very thankful for the reminder call from his Dad and called me immediately to wish me a happy birthday. I was none the wiser until he confessed that he had forgot.

First time in our 16 years of marriage and ummmm-- don't you think he has a lot on his mind right now given the fact that we leave for Ukraine in just five days? Of course I was incredibly forgiving and John went ahead and made plans with his Dad and Mom for the four of us to go out to dinner. Later, I got to joke with him how crazy it is that he forgot my birthday since he took the girls shopping two weeks ago for my present. With our upcoming trip and him preparing to take off work, it is no wonder it slipped his mind. But the kids did not forget. I got lots of hugs and well wishes from all the kids, a few cards, and the coziest pair of slippers on earth! Adam babysat for me today and did a few extra chores around the house because I feel the need to clean everything I possibly can before I leave. What a good boy he was to vacuum under furniture. :)

Even my Mom and Sister came out for a visit. And though sweet Julia wanted to make me a cake-- I discouraged her because I just caulked our kitchen sink late last night and didn't want it to get wet yet. Still.... sticking to tradition.... I blew out a candle stuck in a raspberry Zinger.

It was sweet.

And though it sounds like no big deal, I think this birthday was just perfect.

I'm simple like that.