Darlings, I have news: I AM 40!!!!! And I am embracing it.
My birthday was last Sunday, 3/1. I had a terrible cold and spent most of the day on the couch. The thing is, it was awesome--I got lots of calls from friends and family, and even more messages on FB (aka The Site That Shall Not Be Named). I hadn't been sick, I wouldn't have gotten all that love.
AND H spent a lot of the day with me. I was ready to not hear from him at all, and he really surprised me. Of course, there was no acknowledgement of my b'day. When he came in the first time, I said, "Happy March!" following a long tradition of saying Happy whatever month it is that I know he misses. He said, "Yeah, it's your birthday, isn't it?" I said yes. He moved on to other subjects. I laughed to myself. Anyway, he spent a total of several hours with me and we even ate dinner together and he went to the grocery store for something I needed to make the dinner. Shocking.
I bought myself some nice presents, starting with a dozen roses. I found a cute trech coat at Old Navy for 50% off, and a ring that looks like a rose, and a stainless steel water bottle with an owl on it to remind me of patience, and a Jason Mraz CD, and a hair tie with an orchid attached for summertime. I returned some topds that my mom sent that didn't flatter me and used the money to buy a top and a sweater that I love at Ann Taylor. I feel indulged, maybe even spoiled--and I love it.
I may celebrate with girlfriends later this month--I'll be 40 all year, so no rush.
OTHER NEWS:
I mentioned that his birthday was 8 days before mine (the 21st). He handled it by completely dropping off the radar for 5 days. He ended up calling on Monday night after I'd gotten home from choir rehearsal--he was in the driveway. When he came in, we held each other for a long hug, and I said, "I've missed you. I was worried about you. Are you OK?" And he said yes but not much else.
And he is still worried about his mom's health. She is recovering slowly.
I can't believe that we had snow yesterday and today--no accululation, but jeez louise, talk about climate change! I love that the bulbs and spring trees are starting to bloom--spring comes early here and is such a blessing.
OK, that's all from me. Be well. Be warm. Spring is on its way!
