I meant to do this several days ago, but you know how that goes! Well, there was a big reason for the babysitter. It was a surprise party. My 40th Birthday party. In order to appreciate this, you must know how I've acted about turning 40.
It's not good. I wasn't very nice. I didn't like that idea. First, it was wrinkles, mine that is. Then it was the whole skin cancer thing I had to deal with. Just one thing after another. Lots of reminders that yes I am getting older, whether I feel like it or not.
My response was to ignore my birthday. Pretty simple. Not happening. Just skipping over April 19th. That worked for me but ...not for my Mom. Because yes, even with 4 kids, I am still a daughter. Hers. So, she, Chris, and my friends planned a party for me. It was a reminder to me that each day is precious. Precious to someone. April 19th is precious for my mom just as my kids birthday's are to me. (Pardon my overuse of precious, it just worked for me!)
Sometimes the best choice we can make is to let someone else do something for us, because THEY want to.
By the way, I loved my birthday! I loved having everyone together in one place, even if I had to turn 40 to do it!
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