i have never had to spend a birthday without my parents. sounds a little crazy, huh? but it's true. in all of my years, my parents have been there. this birthday was going to be a little different and i was going to be a little sad.
i woke up monday morning and groaned. why hadn't i taken my birthday off?! i thought about calling in and i asked michael if we should both take the day off for my birthday. he sort of chuckled and then said, "well, um..no. this is the last week of the month and i really need to be at work." fine.
i got up and went into my bathroom, turned on the light and was greeted with the sight of a dozen beautiful red roses and a card. it was from my husband. i cried. i read the card, standing in the bathroom, in my t-shirt, at 6:15am, with puffy-sleepy eyes and cried at my first birthday card from my husband.
while i got ready for school, michael made me breakfast. you guessed it! an eggo with pb and syrup and a cold glass of milk.
at school, we all got subway and delicious chocolate cake. it was a nice lunch.
however, at the end of the day, i was getting on to a student when a movement caught my eye. i looked into the hallway and there stood my marme and daddy. my mouth dropped open and as i walked towards them i said, "what are you doing in this city?!" (it was in a pretty whiney voice so my kids were looking at me kind of weird but they cheered up when they saw what my dad had in his hands).
cupcakes.
on thursday of last week dad said to mom, "i know you're going to be tired when you get back from the retreat, but be prepared because on monday we are driving to san antonio to take my daughter cupcakes for her birthday." it was so wonderful!
my kids got to meet my parents and my parents got to meet my kids (uhh...weird). they all liked each other a lot! the kids especially liked my parents because, HELLO!!! CUPCAKES!!!
i left right after school and we drove the .2 miles to the apartment. we hung out for a little while and when michael got home, we went out for a birthday dinner. ph changs. it was so stinkin' good!
it was such a great birthday surprise!
thank you marme and daddy for driving all of those 6 hours just to bring your baby girl cupcakes on her birthday. you are the best!
thank you baby, for the beautiful roses, card, breakfast, and the sweet surprise of knowing my parents were coming and now letting me call in sick.
i love you all so much. i am so blessed.
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8 comments:
that is so cool!!!! i'm sitting here with a big grin because i just love surprises. i'm glad it was a good day for you!
Isn't it the best to know that God has blessed you with wonderful parents? My mom and dad do things like that and it just makes you feel so incredibly loved. Because even when you get to be old like us (yes, you are in the same category I'm in), you still need mamma and daddy lovin'! My heart breaks when I think about the parents (or lack thereof) that so many live with. =(
I'm glad your day was so wonderful! You deserved it.....
pF changs, sister? i wish i would've been able to show up as part of the surprise...
It was fun! Especially your surprised look and squeal. And your daddy's little baby voice when he said "every little gurl needs cupcakes on her birfhday in furst gwade." ha, he's such a cutie! And dinner was ummh good at p "f" changs!
One more year...wonder how long we can keep this running...
This made me cry. What a wonderful birthday!
Oh how sweet! It made me cry also! I can just imagine them standing at your door, and the look on your face. How sweet!
that story actually made me cry! it was so touching. you are so blessed to have wonderful parents! i'm glad you had a wonderful day!
it's early in the morning, i just got to school...late, i might add...i almost missed "see you at the pole", i'm so frustrated and of all things to read this morning.
i've got kids coming in for tutorials and a tear-striped face!
what a day!
i'm so glad you got to spend time with your family!
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