Daily Diary – September 12 2010

And now I am 36. Closer to 40 than to 30. I’d say I’m sad about getting old but I really am not. I love each age for its own reasons. One of these days I will sit and write more on that. Funny enough, despite a strong love for chocolate, I am not a fan of chocolate cake. But doesn’t it look beautiful? Even with all those candles.

My day started at 3am today. Nathaniel kept crying. I went in there and his diaper was overflowing so I changed him and put him back down but then I couldn’t fall asleep and just when I was about to, he got up again and could not go back down so I just gave up and went to go get him. We hung out downstairs quietly and hugged and kissed and I read my book while he played.

Then David woke up and then Jake. He made me eggs just the way I love them (over easy) and toast for all of us and we all sat together and chatted and ate and had fun.

Then we had cake! Look at all that light!

Then it was time for presents. This year, I’ve been so spoiled: my 120gig iPod has just died last week and I have other little ones but I love love this one cause it has all my sons and audiobooks and just everything. It had been so hectic that I hadn’t even had time to mourn it yet and Jake got me the new 160gig ones. My old one is so dead, it doesn’t even mount but I had a backup for the most part so I immediately put my songs on this new one already. I also got some awesome books. And Jake’s mom got me some thread and new Martha Stewart punches coming in September (actually October now – boo). Because you know I need new punches. And I also have a new Kindle coming. My first Kindle since I am a Sony user! I got more AC albums, cardstock, ATG tape, coffee, journaling stamps. Mostly staples but all things I need and I am so deeply, eternally grateful for the kindness of everyone around me.

Then it was time for Nathaniel’s nap. So while he slept and David colored and played, we watched the A-team movie. And then he woke up and we played a bit and laughed and laughed.

And the kids rode the plastic car together and laughed some more.

We then took a break and went to the neighbor’s house. It was their son’s first birthday party. A little bit of chatting there and we came back home and I rested and read my book while the kids giggled and laughed. Nathaniel really loves the car now that he can get off and on by himself.

Some more play time in the yard and the kids ate dinner and went down. Jake then got the sitter and we went for a simple but wonderful lunch at a French restaurant nearby. I have now been up for 19 hours and I am quite tired. I plan to snuggle in bed and read my book. What an absolutely perfect day. My word for this year should have been gratitude cause I feel an overwhelming amount of it right now. But it is loved which I also deeply feel now so I guess that suits me fine, too.

I hope your weekend was as magical as mine. Thank you for all your kind kind birthday wishes. They mean the world to me.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for my amazing day. The perfect mix of family time, quiet time, joy, giggles, love and laughter.
2. I am grateful for my husband who went all out for me this year. Thank you Jake, I truly appreciate it.
3. I am grateful for that I don’t have any big plans or deadlines this week. I really hope to sit and get organized finally.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. having mommy’s birthday cake
2. family breakfast (getting to eat toast)
3. going to Ece’s house (for the birthday party)