Birthday

So, my birthday sailed right through. Today I went out with a couple girlfriends and we drank a bottle of wine with lunch. We toasted to Birthdays and Brains, after all, we are all stuck with both.

Hmm, on the topic of birthdays. They really aren't the same since I was 9. You always knew what to expect when you were a kid, and since your mom planned your party, all you had to do was show up. This all changes when you become an adult...especially as a woman, I will be planning my own party and spending hours in the kitchen to put it all together, since my husband proved he can't mix together a box cake. Now, don't get me wrong. I love throwing parties and having my favorite people over for a backyard grill-out/outdoor movie on the big screen (Cinema Paradiso--love it). But it's hard to share your birthday with all the stress and work of getting ready for a party. So, here's my idea. Rent-a-mom, or Rent-a-wife. I could have used either that day.

Anyways, I've come to understand that throwing your own birthday party is actually a big expression of the love you have for everyone around you. It's not about you, it's about them. I have a great, happy group of people around me. I think as you grow up, birthdays are about giving thanks for all those who surround you and who you can laugh with.

So yeah. I'm 27. A good odd number. I have decided this year I will learn Japanese. Enough with this German thing. Just kidding. Hopefully I will improve my German. Did I mention my German in-laws are here for a month? An entire month. And did I mention they speak only German? Yeah, I really need to get better at that.

So, Cheers to all of you for all you are. Happy Birthday to me.