...33

...Tonight I am 33.

You can say it. I'm old.

We started the day early. Way too early. I tried to figure out a way to get the toilet in every shot from the day but this is the only one where it worked out:

...then my teenage son, who I had to wake up at 8:30, and I took off for his last day of school:

...momma went to Starbucks, where she read every facebook message, every e-mail, and every text that had come in, while drinking the largest drink possible because somehow Starbucks knew it was my birthday:

...then we had a date with all Charlie's classmates (and teacher) at the park, where he received the award for, "Never pooping at school."A mother couldn't be prouder:

Everyone was really happy to be there.

Then we came home. There's no better feeling than coming home to this:

My cleavage looks 33.

Dinner out and home for  baths:

(Clara looks extremely muscular. She does some tough upper-body workouts).

Dessert. Chocolate covered strawberries from my local farmer and a cupcake from, well, Acme:

A stack of magazines:

...and a very, very smart, sweet husband who must have heard me in the middle of the night the other night when I grumbled, "All I want for my birthday is a night in a f*!^&* hotel:"

I have to say, I feel 33. I am tired.  Today's to-do list included dropping off the check for the mosquito control program, paying medical bills, and making an appointment to fix the burners on the stove. Three year-olds don't understand, "But it's my birthday" when they don't want to nap. Nine month-olds don't understand, "But it's my birthday" when they are up at 5 a.m. But even when that three year-old was whining from not napping, it was music to my ears to hear him moan, "Mommmamommamommma." And even though that nine month-old was up way too early, it's hard not to love her, "I love you so much" grin. Yes, birthdays are not quite the same these days, are they?

Comments

[melanie]

if you're birthday had been yesterday, we would be exactly two months apart.

hope you enjoy that gift from ken - you deserve it!

[Heidi S.]

Happy Birthday Laura! I know how you feel about the kids and birthdays. I hope you enjoy that massage!

[Barb]

Happiest of birthdays, Laura!

[betsy sammarco]

Happy Birthday Laura!

[Kasey L]

Happy birthday friend! I love that our birthdays are one day apart because the tired thought was my exact one too :) An almost three year old and a new 1 year old (who also don't like to nap and get up way too early) don't understand birthdays, but they DO make it fun and interesting to say the least, huh?! ha! :) Hope the chai was the best ever and this is the best year ever!!!

[Wendy Z.]

I would love to have 33 back! Wait til you're 50....that's a hard one ;-) Especially when you're holding that first grandchild and wondering where the heck the years went......that is exactly where I am at today....51 and holding my first grandchild in my arms. Not trying to depress you, because when that day happens it will be one of the best days of your life.
I hope your day was absolutely fabulous! Everyone's birthday should be!

[mom]

How can our baby be 33????

I have loved you so much for those 33 years that sometimes I felt like my heart would burst. What a wonderful feeling!

Love,

MOM

[Brooke]

Happy Birthday!! Massage and pedicure = Love!! Also loving the bath in the bath idea.

[gabby]

happy happy happy birthday, sweet friend. hope you have an amazing spa day-- so deserved. xoxo.

[jojo]

Happy birthday!! Enjoy that spa day! You look marvelous!

[jen]

Happy, happy birthday ... hope all your wishes come true!

[Faith]

Happy Belated Birthday!

[alexandra]

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!
xoxo

[laurie lariviere]

happy birthday Laura! hope you enjoyed your massage :) I had to laugh at your post because we put the little one (4) to bed pretty late hoping he would sleep in on Mother's Day...nope, he has to poop at 5:15 a.m. and then we couldn't get him back to sleep...so I agree us mom's don't get a break, but we do have the best job in the world that I wouldn't trade for anything :)

[Erica Thomas]

Happy Birthday! Love your post. I have a 5 month old who is up 3 times a night. I would take waking up at 5am if it didn't include waking up at 11pm, 2am, and 4am.

[celeste]

happy birthday! and you are drinking my chai. seriously. that's my chai. :) venti 6 pump non-fat no water chai (sometimes extra hot as one starbucks doens't seem to get it hot enough.) :)

[Magdalena/Rockermorsan]

Happy birthday Laura! I love your blog. You always make me laugh. My best friends turns 40 on the same date as you, if that makes you feel a leeeettle younger.

[Heather]

aw, Happy Birthday Laura! Hope your massage was heavenly (sounds like the perfect birthday gift to me too).

[Biddy]

Yikes...I missed it! Obviously was a Very Happy if tiring one!

[Melissa]

Happy Birthday Laura! Wait, Charlie is talking! Awesome!

[Mercer]

Does this mean I am old too?

[Camile]

C'mon you're not old.
I'm 34 and i'm just started. It's the best age ever!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[melanie]

Happy Birthday to my favorite 33 year old. You are officially in my younger friend category, if that makes you feel better :)

[SMS]

Once a month I do a Country Living dance when see the magazine in our mailbox -- it's my favorite! Glad you had a wonderful day... it's the little things that make our birthdays special.

[judy]

Old at 33? oh my..,next thing ya know you'll be 60,then you'll feel really really old...you look maaavelous:)..hope you had a wonderful birthday..Loved your moms note to you..