In September, I hit it. I wanted to hit it with a bang and all my friends, but frankly, I was way too tired! So on September 30, 2013, I quietly turned forty. Well, I guess I really can't say it was quiet.
The actual day fell on a Monday, so as a family we celebrated the weekend before. Since I didn't have the giddy-up to host a party, my family just did whatever I wanted to do. We started on Friday night with Macaroni Grill, including Italian soda,
and a trip to the Guitar Center where I picked out my present:
a ukulele!! I have wanted one for a long time, and so we just picked it out! It was under $100, so I felt pretty good about spending it. I have enjoyed messing around with it. For the rest of the weekend we ran errands and hung out. I didn't get to do everything I wanted to, which was mostly relaxing, vegging out at home and doing a little crafting, but it was good. No school work done that weekend for the exception of the required.
On my actual birthday, I was quite honored. I work with some wonderful people! They snuck in getting the kids to sign a card for me, which they did right under my nose, and treated me with cupcakes, a gift certificate, and a big 'ol Dr. Pepper. They spoil me rotten! Then, at lunch, the entire 3rd and 4th grades sang Happy Birthday. What a treat! I was so surprised. My sisters sent me flowers, balloons, and wax chips for the scentsy pot to school too. It was wonderful.
When I got home, the girls made me a cake and I cracked open a bottle of Cupcake wine that I picked out.
We stayed home and enjoyed being together. It was a great way to begin my 40s.
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