Monday, May 6, 2013

Monday Musings

Ok that was maddening.  I just spent nearly an hour trying to figure out why my phone wouldn't import to the computer.  A very long story short.  I had turned off my wifi...  (insert eye-roll and a swift kick to my own behind).

So then... just before I rushed out the door the morning of my birthday on Saturday, one of the MYP said brightly, 'what do you like better, chocolate or vanilla'.  I gave her an answer and off we went.  For the second year in a row, I spent at least three of my birthday hours doing this:  

Watching volleyball.  Son #1 is #28 if you follow.  They celebrated with a championship trophy.  Then it was time to return home to the girls.  I got a text:  "the cupcakes didn't turn out".  As we turned the corner, we see all the windows wide open with the curtains billowing out (screens haven't been put on yet).  Uh-oh.  Walk into a.  literal.  disaster.  Dishes aplenty.  Debris on floor.  And the oven looking like this:
It's the thought that counts.  And thoughtful they were!





After a immediate family day at home, it followed by an extended family day at my folks.  

There we are.  All five us us plus an extra.  
It was extra-special to have uncle A. with us.  He's nearby for a few weeks before he heads off to help others again.  There's just something about family.  Even though we only get to see him once/couple years, it is just like no time has passed.  I would almost like to convey in word what it means to have him, but I can't, so I won't.  

Yes, this was about the best birthday I have ever had.  The gifts were wonderful.  But the added blessing and bonus of family immediate and otherwise is even better.  Here's to another 48...

5 comments:

  1. So glad for your "Happy Birthday" weekend!

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  2. Happy Belated Birthday. I'm sure the oven cleaned up quite nicely and every bit of the rest of it sounded just perfect!

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  3. Glad you had such a good one!! Have a wonderful year ahead!!

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  4. I mostly lurk and seldom comment... However, wanted to wish you a belated happy birthday and say how great it is you have volleyball for boys in your area. When you've referenced volleyball in the past, I assumed it was for one of the girls! Wish my nephews lived where they could learn the game. I'm glad you've decided to stick with this "blogging thing" for now.

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  5. Sounds like a very nice birthday! Happy belated wishes!

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