Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday Talk # 21: Another Year Older

Last week I celebrated my twenty-ninth birthday. One more year of the twenties ahead. Craziness! I'm soaking it up. ;) Actually, several of my friends (including my hubby) are in their thirties now, so I don't think next year's birthday will be a tragic event by any means. But still. I'm a little sentimental about the last year to close this decade.

Anyway.

So it was an amazing birthday. I had very little expectations for it, considering it was on a weekday and a work day. My husband convinced me I should let him make dinner and I happily agreed. Not only did he make dinner, but he had trails of rose petals starting in the garage when I arrived home and parked my car and leading to the dinner table, a few gifts, a dozen fresh roses, and even a cute little setup with our little black bear stuffed animal (honeymoon souvenir from Gatlinburg) holding a rose and a special message for me. He's so darn creative and romantic, he puts me to shame! Dinner was delicious: fettucine alfredo and roasted asparagas (I think I finally found a vegetable I want to eat during pregnancy--sooo good!). He invited my brother as a surprise dinner guest and a friend to stop by later in the evening. Thank you, Jesus, for such a loving husband.

Other delights of the day included non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice from a friend, a cookie cake and card from my coworkers, several texts and cards and voicemails from loved ones, and later on the weekend a visit from two girlfriends to catch up and make cards together. Nothing like a birthday to make you feel all warm and cozy and loved. I think my expectations decrease as an adult when it comes to birthdays so that makes each sweet kindness from others all the more special.

What are your favorite ways to celebrate your birthday?

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8 comments:

  1. Turning 29 and 30 kind of struck me in that way, too. But I have to tell you I'm loving my 30s way more than my 20s! Life doesn't end at 29. :) But you already had that figured out.

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    1. Great to meet you, Jamie! Thanks for joining Tuesday Talk! And thanks for the reassurance that the 30's are something to look forward to!! :D

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  2. Happy belated birthday, Laura! That sounds like such a wonderful celebration-it's so cute that your husband did all of that for you! :) I'm pretty casual with my birthday, and usually wind up doing different small things. I really like to celebrate it by attending Mass with my husband-that's pretty much the best gift I could ask for :) I also usually celebrate it with a meal of Salmon Loaf (my deceased Grandma's recipe), because I rarely eat that dish, but I really love it a lot!

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    1. Yes, Mass is a great way to celebrate a new year! Salmon Loaf!! So interesting, but actually sounds really good, I love salmon patty sandwiches.

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  3. Happy, happy birthday! My 29th is coming up too - definitely bittersweet. Loved how you celebrated...sounds like a great day!

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    1. Oh very cool that you'll be 29 soon, too! We can navigate this adventure together! :)

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  4. Yay! Happy Belated Birthday! I definitely get how our expectations change over time. We don't need pinatas and tons of friends to celebrate, but the people who matter most. That sounds like a perfect way to celebrate :-)

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    1. Although I could still go for a pinata... ;)

      And thank you for the birthday wishes!

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