Birthday Mom

I’ve already written many times about how things change after you become a mom.  Of course these are not woe is me things, my daughter is worth all of it.  Birthday’s and Holiday’s are also a big change.  I look forward to every new holiday so that I can see the way my little girl reacts.  I’m excited to see what she thinks of 4^th of July, she was too young last year to enjoy it.

My birthday was yesterday.  I turned…  Let’s pretend it was 29, lol.  My little girl is almost 20 months now and she didn’t quite understand.  I used to get really excited about my birthday, but ever since I had Kaylee I can easily say that I still enjoy them, but not with the fervor that I once did.  I’ve found that pretty much anytime I have to spend money on myself I would rather spend money on her, so getting presents makes me feel a little strange, because I wish she were getting something too.  I want to celebrate with her. 

We had a really great cake that my husband made and an awesome dinner that I requested.  I received a Kindle from my Mother-in-law Vicki and Father-in-Law Dan.  My best friend Mandy got me Settlers of Catan (although it was early).  My husband Tom got me a Pandora bracelet, Civilization V and a really awesome geek shirt (Anigo Montoya).  But I think some of the best presents were the ones that don’t cost money.  I got to sleep in, I got to choose what games we played and I didn’t have to change even one diaper all day!  My Father-in-Law Rick and Mother-in-Law Rhonda also gave me a card and gave me another awesome gift that costs a great deal; they’re letting us stay with them rent free J 

All in all I had a great birthday.  It was also our 1 year anniversary, which we are choosing to celebrate on Saturday.  We had wanted to go to The Melting Pot down in Charlotte, but unfortunately that plan has fallen through and instead we will just be going to see X-Men First Class.  I’m really excited, this is the first movie I’ve been to since I first found out I was pregnant with Kaylee.  That was over 2 years ago!

I need to give a shout out to Facebook.  I received more birthday wished this year than I ever have before.  I can assume that Facebook is to thank for this due to the fact that they constantly remind people whose birthday is coming up.  So, thank you Facebook for making this the most recognized birthday I’ve probably had since the 3^rd grade.

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