April 01, 2008
This. This was the stuff my dreams of family were made of. Not the parties or the photos or the meetings with relatives who exclaim in high voices. This dream, this hope of a family giggling and laughing as we lay on the bed in our PJs. This was what I wanted.
My birthday wishes came true then.
Angus gave me a beautiful 1940's style sheath dress that fits like a glove and makes me feel skinny, even with a shadow behind me.
Look ma! No makeup!
He also gave me a stunning necklace from my favorite jewelry shop.
(Ignore the not-so-great quality of the photo. I needed more coffee.)
I got fabulous gifts from Melissa and Jeff - a new alarm clock that was desperately needed as I'm getting more and more blind with age and can't read my watch now in the middle of the night, and a book for war brides that was meant as a guidebook (and is very, very interesting).
And today is an ordinary day in many ways - the babies are at nursery now. I have to go to London later, my first London visit (apart from the passport visit) since last August. Tonight Angus makes me a nice dinner, and as he's a great cook no doubt I'll love it. The day goes on in an ordinary, normal way.
34 years old doesn't feel so different from 33.
But my dreams came true, anyway.
It's one of my best birthdays so far.
-H.
PS - many thanks to Sophie - she sent me four fabulous books that I adore (I'd link them but Amazon keeps crashing). Sophie is one of the great stepmoms-in-arms and has the patience of a saint. I love the books, Sophie, thank you so much.
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The dress is amazing on you - you are gorgeous!Posted by: Lisa at April 01, 2008 01:30 PM (EcHBm)
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I'm glad you have your dream family now, and I am so happy for you.
Happy Birthday.
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Also dude - where did Angus get his gift ability?! Mine gave me a huge pack of DVD-RWs one time. Sweet... the gift that keeps on giving. lolPosted by: Lee at April 01, 2008 04:39 PM (wzRLw)
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you deserve it!!
and girl... you are skinny! I hope to all gods I look that good with in 6 months of giving birth (twins or whatnot)Posted by: stinkerbell at April 02, 2008 10:14 AM (VJEl8)
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