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| double-chai starts out nicely |
| 05.26.06 (11:39 am) [edit] |
Thanks to all who remembered that yesterday was my birthday. I'm sorry I didn't post; I meant to but I was too busy having a (surprise!) really nice day. DH snuck an envelope on my pillow while I was up feeding the baby at 3 am, but I saved it until I was truly awake to open it, later that morning. I won't post what he wrote but it was exactly what everyone wants to hear from their loved one. He also included several coupons, redeemable for several things that only he can provide, from "a day of peace and quiet" to... well, you can imagine that for yourself. It was really sweet. But the note was my favorite part. After dropping Jake at the bus, I got ready and headed off downtown. I was going to get my driver's license renewed but the line snaked out the door, so I blew that off (rebel!) and met my darling friend Jennie for a leisurely lunch. Her restaurant selection was perfect, because they offer "tasting portions" that are a half-size of the regular portion -- perfect for a lap-band girl like me. I indulged in tasters of the homemade hummus and chopped salad, accompanied by a peach mimosa. After an hour or so of chatting, she dismissed me off to her spa, where I was even further indulged by a 90-minute massage. I've never had a 90-minute massage before, but I can't recommend it highly enough. Usually, I've just gotten relaxed enough to shut my brain off and BOOM, the massage is over. This time, I spent a good part of the time trying to tell my brain to shut the hell up, and suddenly it was just time to turn over -- she was only halfway through! Yay!!! After a long, slowly sipped cup of herbal tea in the Relaxation Room, I dressed and floated out the door. I treated myself to a half hour at the library choosing some dumb fluffy books to read, and then slipped back home. At home, a vase with four carnations, a homemade card by Jake, and a chocolate torte greeted me in the living room. Alberta had taken Danny and Benjamin to Jewel and had Danny select a cake (smart kid picked as much chocolate as he could see). And then, an even bigger surprise - DH rolled in the door at an unheard-of 6:30 pm! The kids were very wound up -- almost as much as 20 minutes later, when they'd each inhaled two of the cupcakes he brought home. Oh, I also received a gift basket from my brother. I'll try to find a link to what it looks like. Other than that, which was kind of funny but also weird, it was a lovely day. I'm now 36, aka "Double Chai," which is supposed to be good luck. Let's hope for that! |
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 05.26.06 (10:28 am)
What a GREAT day! :-D Hurrah!
posted by: Orange (reply)
post date: 05.28.06 (10:58 am)
Aw, what a perfect day! Happy birthday, you youngster, you!
