Mommy's Birthday Wish List

I don't know if you remember my goals for my birthday last year, but they were lofty, and accomplished.

Well, this year, even though I loved the outcome of my "36 things to do before I turn 36" (and I promised to do it each year)--I didn't do it (and I'll explain why in my next post), but I did continue the idea of making (fun all about me) goals for my actual birth-day.

I posted this reasoning on Facebook, and it really sums up my journey to find love of self:

For the past 15+ years I have let my birthday come and go with little or no celebrating. As a mom and wife my day wasn't as important as days for my family. And then last year I made a list of things to do before I turned 36 and then made a fun list of things to do on my birthday. It felt wonderful. I may be too old for parties and cake and decorations, but it made me feel like I was important too. So this year I decided to remind myself that I matter again. I have birthday money in my pocket thanks to my mom & dad and I am going to spend it on myself they way I want to!! 

And, I did celebrate. I checked off all 10 birthday wishes and even got a bonus wish granted despite my cold.

Here they are:

#1: Hide the grey hairs
#2: Hot & Sour Soup
#3: Goodwill
#4: $5 (free) from Khols
#5: Ice Cream Cake
#6: Don't have to cook dinner
#7: Get Garren's Cold
#8: NCIS
#9: Fingers & Toes
#10: Birthday Picture
BONUS: 55% off coupon from A.C. Moore in my inbox later this morning!




I sincerely thank everyone who celebrated with me, called me, texted me, and remembered me today. Even at 37 it feels good to be thought of and wished well.

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