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Thank you, everyone, for your birthday wishes! (And for not yelling at me for confessing my moment of birthday blues...)
As it turned out, most of the plans actually materialized after all. (Which made me feel truly humbled and completely blessed!)
But even if they hadn't, I think I would have been just fine.
My husband actually came home feeling better on Friday night and wanted to take me out to dinner! Although he hoped I would venture out and try someplace new, his unadventurous wife picked her old stand-by, The Olive Garden...at least I always know I'll be getting wonderful food there!
The girls sniffles subsided and they went on to spend the night with their uncle and aunt...and it turned out they spoiled them with taking them out not just for dinner but for breakfast the next morning!
I did spend the first few hours of my birthday alone while my husband had to work, but really, it was nice and relaxing...
My mom called during that time to wish me a happy birthday. She was so sweet and telling me that she could still remember how it felt when I had been growing inside her! Amazing that time can never erase that for those of us that have experienced that miracle.
Then the rest of the day was filled with family time! My sister in law graciously had us over for cake with her family...(My 18 month old nephew was more than eager to let the festivities begin!)
and then my husband and girls later that night presented me with YET ANOTHER CAKE! 
Needless to say, I did my Wii Fit today! ;)
My husband and girls gave me more presents than I even expected! (They got part of them thanks to the after-Christmas sales!)
Since I didn't get jammies for Christmas, I got two new pairs for my birthday... And a scrumptious, cuddly new robe!
My oldest and I posed in our robes (I gave her robe to her for Christmas) right before bed and after baths on that birthday evening... and we felt as cozy as we looked!
I also got candles, bath soaps, a gorgeous mug
and the new book from the famous family of 20...
...along with new book light to read it!
My handsome husband, in spite of not feeling one hundred percent, was such a sweetheart...but you can tell, he is feeling just a bit tired by the end of that evening, can't you?
And I have to admit, but the next day, I was feeling a little post-birthday exhaustion, myself!
But today, I had my virtual Wii run and I'm feeling great...(and yes, you really have to run...not just "virtually run"!)
And after my initial mourning of my new number, I've now decided to embrace it.
Hello, my name is Tammy and I am 46.
46!!!! forty-six...FORTY-SiiiiiiiX....
Wow, that was so freeing...;)
I'm reminded of the episode of Cosby when beautiful Claire was turning 46...and Cliff made a sign for her reversing the digits so it read, "Happy 64th Birthday!" hehe
And here I have to insert one of the most romantic things my husband has ever said to me... better than anything Hallmark could write...and I don't think he'll mind if I share it.
He told me that it was an amazing phenomenon to him that not only did I still look young, but that I was actually getting prettier with every passing year and it was incredible to watch.
He said it with such complete sincerity and amazement that I just nearly cried...
Yep, I think I'll keep him. ;)
Edited to add: If you think of it, please say a prayer for my mom who will be having a cataract removed this Tuesday! She loves to read and even had a blog she posts in once in a blue moon...thanks in advance!
Although this Saturday is my birthday, I almost invited you to my "pity" party, rather than my birthday party.
Now, doesn't that sound fun? ;)
We had it all planned ... the girls would be staying with their uncle and aunt overnight tonight and my husband would take me out to dinner and then have a rare night of having the house to ourselves. Then we'd get the girls on Saturday- my actual birthday- and just have a nice relaxed time of cake, pizza and a few gifts.
But alas, my husband has to do inventory both today and in the morning...and on top of that, he has been sick all week with what's probably bronchitis.
He won't go to the doctor until inventory is over...and in the meantime, he is a coughing machine...not exactly a prime candidate for a romantic evening alone.
And now the girls are sneezing and coughing a little. Sigh...
When I first got up this morning, I felt a little discouraged.
And it doesn't help, I know, that my hormones are in overdrive this week...
Or that I am not excited about my new number. How in the world did I get to be this old, anyway...?
But when I was sitting with my girls on the sofa, where we usually start our day by praying together, I told them let's just talk to Jesus and tell him our feelings and then give everything to Him.
And so we did.
Amazing how God can grant peace when we seek Him in the midst of circumstances not going our way!
Oh, I know...you might be saying that these are not big problems at all. And you'd be right, compared to so many people who are dealing with real issues.
But God still understands even when we're simply feeling discouraged and a little sad. He wants us to come to Him in those times, and be real with Him.
And it's then when He gently puts t
hings into perspective.
As my girls lovingly cuddled with me and we all purposely thought of happy, cheery thoughts for the morning, we began to start realizing all the things we had to be thankful for.
And suddenly it became so clear.
I felt so thankful for the love of my children...my husband...my family. They are the best earthly gifts I could ever hope to have...
And most of all, grateful that I have an understanding Heavenly Father that loves me...all the time.
So now, as I write this, I'm still uncertain of the weekend plans. (Although my sister in law graciously just e-mailed me to ask if she could host a small gathering at her house for me tomorrow night...so sweet!)
But I honestly feel like all of my well being doesn't hinge on whether my birthday goes perfectly as planned now.
Because I got a reality check... I'm SO BLESSED!!!
*Edited to hopefully fix most of my irregular verbs, due to not deciding if I was talking to her or about her! I guess I had been doing a little of both in my heart.
And to thank you for the sweet comments...how nice to be able to print this out (comments and all) for her to save and read years from now...
In some ways, it seems almost yesterday that she was just a tiny thing...my first little baby...
She was so girlie and delicate looking even then.
But looks can be a little deceiving which she's proved as she's grown.
A little "Bam-Bam", really, in a sweet little girl's form...moving big chairs around when she was only one and a half, during a new mom's group.
And in a few ways, kind of like George Bailey's father said of the main character in "It's a Wonderful Life", she has always seemed as though she was "born old"... almost like she was a big sister before she actually became one.
On the other hand, she has been my little "drama princess", always wrestling with those emotions that can come with force, and then leave just as quickly...like a summer storm.
She is my graceful ballerina one day..my silly one the next...and my thoughtful reader and writer after that.
And she's growing so fast!
Wasn't it just the other day that she had her first party with all her little friends, and blew out three candles?
Now she's turning nine today.
She is just half grown. Learning who she is and who she wants to become...and learning to love and trust her Lord.
I want to treasure every moment!
Happy Birthday, Sweetie Girl!
Thank you for the birthday wishes for the "baby".
I think she had a great birthday. It started with the now traditional treasure hunt- started actually on her birthday last year, and now continues for each of us!
She received several special little gifts- and seemed to love each and every one of them!
She also had her very first "friend sleepover" (and of course her older sister was part of it all, too!)
This was the same little friend I wrote about here...and everyone had a super time!
Earlier in the afternoon of her birthday, my new little six year old was thrilled to receive not one, but two phone calls from Disney princesses! Actually, they were royal recorded messages...(each one with a price tag of just $2.49...)
However, poor Ariel got it wrong and said she was turning one. Ahem.
Luckily, I heard her say it and I immediately made light of it, and giggled, saying "One!? No Ariel, she's not one!" and so my girl giggled too.
I think she was just so surprised and amazed at the fact that Ariel would leave her a voice message anyway!
And thankfully, about ten minutes later the phone rang again (isn't that incredible?) ;)...this time, it was good ole Snow White, and she had the wisdom to mention that she had heard my lilttle girl was turning six.
At hearing her rightful age, my daughter's grin was as big as it could be!
Yay for Snow White!
Just between you and me (and don't tell my children since she's their favorite) that Ariel was never the brightest of the princesses. Oh, she's cute and all...but selling her voice to that bad octopus lady just didn't show she was using her noggin in my book.
Actually, the brightest princess by far is my favorite- the scholarly Belle! In fact, she'd be my alter ego except for the fact that she looks good in yellow.
And is, well...really, really smart.
On top of all the birthday celebrations, some dear friends of ours (who host our small group Bible study) - a gracious young couple with two small boys- hosted a very creative dinner party in which we were invited.
It wrapped around the royal\medieval theme...it was wonderful but I'll save the details for a future post.
Suffice it to say, that both our little princesses were downright tuckered out today after so much partying all weekend!
But who fell asleep? My oldest did...
My youngest? She didn't fall asleep, and opted to just be a bit cranky instead.
But all in all, it was a memorable weekend and fun was had by all- especially the birthday girl herself.
And to think our wedding anniversary is Tuesday!
I think hubby and I will perhaps spend a quiet evening at home after so much excitement lately...
Perhaps dust off the old wedding album and settle in to watch a very romantic movie...like, say...
"Beauty and the Beast".
Coming Soon...California Road Trip Part 4- San Diego!
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