Happy Birthday to me, I'm 103...
It is my 35th birthday today, and boy howdy am I stoked about it.
My first moments of consciousness allowed my husband and son's whispers to reach my ears -
"Come on, we gotta go to the store!" whispered my husband.
"Let's get DOUGHNUTS!" shouted my son.
"Surprise!" I thought.
After the two fellas departed for the store, my daughters appeared next to my side of the bed. I opened one eye to see them both wearing party dresses, and holding out a dress from my closet and a paper party hat (slightly crushed.)
"Mommy! You have to get dressed for the party!"
I tumbled out of bed to gratuitous applause from my daughters, and headed to the bathroom. A quick look in the mirror made me think that perhaps a shower was in order before the party started. After five minutes under the hot spray, I smelled better, anyway, and I quickly towel-dried my hair and stepped into my party dress. Topping the ensemble with the party hat, I took one final look in the mirror.
Oh, hello, Birthday Zit! Nice to see you! This is becoming a tradition!
With head held high and Birthday Zit ablaze on my nose, I straighted my hat and took a seat on the couch where I was plied with doughnuts served on birthday themed party plates, coffee in my favorite mug, and got to watch a show that consisted of my children blowing up balloons with varying rates of success, and then "accidentally" letting them go, so that they made farting noises as they flew around the room, spraying spit everywhere.
I opened my cards (Hapy 35th BRithDAy!) and dodged spit-slinging, farting, flying balloons. I sipped my coffee and admired my Barbie mylar balloon. I smiled as I checked out the cake and the brie and french bread that my husband knows I love. I gamely found myself with two static-loaded balloons stuck to my head like tumors.
And it is only 9:30 am! The day is stretching out in front of me with endless possibilities. Honestly, sitting there with a hand covering my mug to protect my coffee from flying spit and watching my four-year-old wipe her chocolate-coated mouth on her dress, I have to say, I just don't think it can get much better than this.
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Happy Day!
love you
xoxoxo
Posted by: jenijen | October 6, 2007 10:31 AM
Hapy BRithday!! :) *mwah* Hope your day continues to be fabulous.
Posted by: Cookie | October 6, 2007 10:32 AM
Heh. My birthday is tomorrow and I can guarantee you I'm not going to have that much fun all day.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Denise | October 6, 2007 11:11 AM
Well HEY, Happy Birthday!
35 ain't old. Wait until you're my age. THAT'S old.
Posted by: Mamacita | October 6, 2007 12:18 PM
A very happy and spitty birthday to you!!!!!
Posted by: Kimmie | October 6, 2007 12:40 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to youuuuuuu
You live in a zoo!
You laller like a monkey!
And I love you like one too!
Happy birthday, sweets!
MWAH!
Posted by: Jenn | October 6, 2007 1:40 PM
Happy Birthday! Sounds like an awesome party so far ;)
Posted by: Kelly | October 6, 2007 1:58 PM
Wooohooo - paaartay at Jenny's!
Posted by: HG | October 6, 2007 3:50 PM
Happy Birthday Jenny. Sorry about the zit.
Posted by: Heather | October 6, 2007 5:49 PM
Happy Birthday!
Acne is the gift that keeps on giving. Sigh.
Posted by: loralee | October 6, 2007 9:26 PM
Happy happy birthday to you!
Posted by: Mel | October 6, 2007 10:25 PM
(A repeat from Twitter)
All the monkeys in the zoo
send their best regards to you
Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: Elaine | October 6, 2007 10:52 PM
Hippo birdie two ewe!
I hope it's awesome!!!
Posted by: carmen | October 7, 2007 4:54 AM
Happy birthday Jenny!
I've got a day like this coming up next week. I'm so looking forward to it!
Posted by: ella | October 7, 2007 5:59 AM
Happy birthday, Jenny! 35 years young!
Posted by: MetroDad | October 7, 2007 6:56 AM
Happy birthday! Sounds like a great time was had...
Posted by: ben | October 7, 2007 11:59 AM
Happy Birthday! Don't you just love the flying fart balloons?
Posted by: Mama Zen | October 7, 2007 6:23 PM
Happy, happy birthday to you Jenny! May you live a thousand years, may you drink a thousand beers! Just not all at once, okay?
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | October 7, 2007 8:28 PM
Happy BIRTHDAY!
Posted by: Mrs. Flinger | October 7, 2007 9:58 PM
Happy Birthday -- it sounds like you have a very loving and thoughtful family, which is the best gift of all. 35 is young -- you could be my little sister. ;) Enjoy!
Posted by: JenniferB | October 8, 2007 7:31 AM
Hey, we share a birthday!
Hope your day continued to be great. :)
Posted by: Kris | October 9, 2007 11:26 AM
Sounds like a birthday morning that could not possibly have been done better. You've got a great family, and one can hardly wish for more!
Many happy returns of the day.
Posted by: MichelleD | October 10, 2007 8:14 AM
Happy Birthday, Jenny - sounds like a most memorable one. May you get all of what you want and nothing that you don't.
Posted by: FishyGirl | October 10, 2007 11:23 AM
Hey! We have the same birthday, except I'm one year older. My hubby is deployed so no party for me!
Hope it was fun!
I've been enjoying your blog.
Posted by: Linda | October 11, 2007 4:39 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!!
Since I know you are celebrating your birthday Month, I guess I'm really not late.
Enjoy! I loved 35! sigh......
Posted by: Maria C | October 11, 2007 6:42 PM