One of the sad things about getting old, is that I can never remember how old I am. All year I’ve been thinking I was 36, and come to find out I was only 35! I guess I should start subtracting my birth year by the current year to constantly check my age! Anyway, I feel like I’ve been given another chance at being 36 years old.
My day was pretty low-key. I got to enjoy my role as mother and teacher. Caleb, Cami, and I did our normal homeschool routine and then I answered a phone call from the school to find I needed to pick Emma up from school, as she was sick to her stomach. Once I got back from that, the day was almost over.
I did have one thing I wanted to do for my birthday – sign up for a gym membership. I’ve been wanting to do it for a long time, but never seemed to have the motivation to do anything about it. I finally decided my birthday was my new ‘New Year’ and that was my resolution. I was making it happen. So, here’s to a new year of being strong and healthy . . . my gift to myself.
Roses from a Sweet Friend
Chris tried to come home early from work, but the tube was down so he ended up getting home late, but insisted on still trying to make dinner. Once dinner was simmering, he rushed off to pick up Caleb from gymnastics so we could celebrate. A late dismissal from that and we were all at the dinner table at 9:00 p.m.
Hannah’s Fruit Creation for Dinner
There’s nothing like starting to celebrate your birthday once it’s almost over, but it is a birthday that we will finish celebrating next weekend. Chris is so wonderful to give me little retreats now and then. Last year he gave me a trip to Iceland, and this year we are taking a night away at a hotel and spa.
Of course, I’ll be taking my workout clothes, because it’s a new year . . . and a new me!
36…again! That’s so funny! I’m glad I’m not the only one who has to really think about my age. I don’t even know how I got to this age in the first place! I remember my parents being 36! Geesh! Happy Birthday to you! Looks like it was a good one and 36 looks good on YOU! 🙂
Becca, you are not getting old to me, and I think it’s okay to go backwards. Once I hit 40 I started subtracting. This year…I will be 37. =)