Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Happy Birthday to me!

I am really not one to get all into the birthday cheer, but thanks to my 5 year old (and my 36 year old) there's no getting around it. Grace reminded me at least 6 days prior to the big day that "3 more days..." etc. All that to say, my darling hubby has far exceeded expectations again. We've got the big trip to Vegas this weekend (sooooooo excited I can barely stand it!!!!!!!!!!) but also an ungodly amount of gifts. He thrives on this and now he's got the little one in on it too. I can already see that he is making Grace into the gift giving fool that he is. She made me a total of 12 drawings and helped him pick everything out. Yesterday (my actual birthday) right before her ballet performance she was "sharing" with the group. Mind you she stated this in front of the entire group of parents, "Grace what would you like to share today?" "Today is my mom's birthday and I picked her out a lacy bra and panties for her!" THANKS!! However, the point not to be lost is that I really do need these things and Grace knew that, hence, she picked them out all by herself. The whole gift was entirely her idea. And this is where I get happy. My husband has this uncanny ability to pick out gifts for people that they will love and need. He seems to be passing this ability on to Grace. So proud! because if you think about this, that ability is pretty rare. I know it is impossible for me; I'll think about what to get someone (including my husband) for hours!!! And then Wade will think of something and it will be PERFECT AND WHY DIDN"T I THINK OF THAT!!
Anywho, the birthday celebration was fabulous if not slightly bittersweet. It was the first time in 33 years that my mom didn't tell me "happy birthday" and, you know, that was tough. I better just get used to it, cause we've got Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up. Whew. Where is that hole I can crawl into.

Thank you Wade!and Grace! for always knowing just what I need. XOXOX

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday! I hope you have a fabulous time in Vegas. I love the Halloween costumes- Wonder Women!
Love,
Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Ginny!! I know Wade is the best gift-giver on the planet so I would love to hear all the goodies you got so call me!

Meredith

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad he is that kind of a man- that is very rare! But I'm glad he's there to make all the rest of your b-days special. -Camille

brooke said...

I'm glad you had a good one. Sorry about your mom. I can't even imagine the sadness :)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Girlie! I wish I was going to Vegas, damn baby stella! JK!

Anonymous said...

First Wonder Woman and now Vegas. Happy Effing Birthday.
Summer
Just kidding, Happy Birthday girl, you deserve all of it!

The Mossmans said...

Happy Birthday! We'll have some hen love for you tonight! :)

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday!! Have a great trip to LV!!! Wade does have some sort of crazy ESP ability-amazing! And love Grace for taking care of her awesome mommy! So darn cute, even though she splurged about your skivies to the ballet class, but it is only cause she loves ya!