My bucket is overflowing
Today is my birthday, and my bucket is full. Over the last few years, I’ve often felt insignificant on my birthday. I can’t put my finger on why, but it’s usually a sad time for me. This weekend, it’s been a time of celebration and feeling loved.
Friday night, I spent hours talking and laughing with my two best friends. We had a delicious dinner at Girasole – the Alfredo sauce was so incredible I actually ate the remainder with a spoon! Seriously! Every drop! It’s not even on the menu, but it should be! I’ve never been to Girasole before, but Pie and his family, the ambience, amazing food, and soothing music made it certain that I will return one day soon. Then we shut down Starbucks, sharing and soaking up the positive vibes, until 10:00 PM. (I’m usually fast asleep by 9:30!!!) It was healing, being with the two people I can say anything to, who love me no matter how inappropriate. I drove home feeling such gratitude for these women, that they’ve been placed in my life and have chosen to remain there for many years.
Saturday evening, my mother-in-law watched our boys so my husband, Chad, and I could go out (which is a rare treat, going out without children). We went to Mallorca, where they have the absolute best red sangria. As we paid the bill, I presented my birthday coupon, and the waiter leaned over to whisper to my husband. A few minutes later, he returned with two pieces of cake and led the entire restaurant in singing happy birthday to me. We had already eaten dessert, but who can pass on double dessert?
This morning, we picked up our boys and went to the Cheesecake Factory for brunch. The three of them got me a beautiful necklace as a gift. And a cake for later from my favorite bakery, Jess B Bakes! Chocolate cake, cookie dough filling, and whipped buttercream icing : perfection.
It’s only 11:23 AM and I can safely say this is one of the best birthdays I’ve had to date. Tomorrow, we will celebrate the birth of my younger son, Cole. Next Saturday, we will celebrate again for my older son, Reed’s, birthday. Two of the best people in my life, but I often feel forgotten in the midst of everything. Not this year. This year, I feel cherished, which I long for and appreciate more than anything. I’m glowing with gratitude today. I wish that each of you experience the same feeling on your birthday.
Me and Cole at breakfast
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