Barb_ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 :party: Just wanted to put that out there. In my 30s I tried ignoring my advancing birthdays, treating them like just another day so I wasn't disappointed that no one else really did much for it, but I missed the excitement and anticipation. So this year I'm determined to celebrate like I'm 10 again. I've been skimming the budget since Christmas in anticipation of celebrating my birthday in style. I'm going out *all by myself* and having my hair done, getting a pedicure, and a massage and facial. I'm also taking myself to lunch. I'm going to Barnes and Noble to read. I'm going to listen to my own thoughts. Bliss. By the way, my eyesight is just shot! The past week or so my eyes seem like they've decided to give up. I've been wearing reading glasses for a couple of years but suddenly I can't see my phone or the computer or anything at all close up without them. Bleh. I need to get one of those little granny chains because hiding pairs all around the house isn't really working so well. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy birthday!! And I am glad that you are treating yourself to a special day, you deserve it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 :party:Happy Birthday!!!!! I just always assume dh is taking me out and we go for dinner, some place nice.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be 41 end of this month. i feel your pain. I had my first eye exam in 10 years this week. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday! That's the spirit - celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy-Happy Birthday! Celebrate! Enjoy! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'Marie Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday I am 42 this July (but I had to stop & count to make sure) I never even remember my age since before I was 30. I like you age spread on kids... Mine are 20(this year)16,14,11,7,5,2....then 1 and due in August :lurk5: Happy Birthday! Jeanine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyscrapperinid Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :party::party::party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday I am 42 this July (but I had to stop & count to make sure) I never even remember my age since before I was 30. I like you age spread on kids...Mine are 20(this year)16' date='14,11,7,5,2....then 1 and due in August :lurk5: Happy Birthday! Jeanine[/quote'] Oh wow! How cool is that?! Too bad you don't live nearby. A built in friend for each of us :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be 41 end of this month. i feel your pain. I had my first eye exam in 10 years this week. Ugh. Yeah, it's like they just expire don't they? I was doing fine holding things at arms length when I didn't have my glasses on me. But now I just really can't see at all. What a huge pain in the butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 :party::party::party::party: Happy Birthday!! And good for you! You deserve a day like that. It's great that you are taking the time out for yourself. Wish I could join ya! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday Barb! Enjoy your day :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday, Barb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday, Barb! have a great day! And thank goodness for glasses.:tongue_smilie::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday, Barb!! Hope it is a delightful day and that this year blesses your socks off! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy birthday!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Enjoy yourself! That sounds like a great treat. I'm a little jealous, and my have to steal the idea for myself next year when I turn 42.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Barb, in which part of the desert in AZ are you? I'm in AZ, too, and, get this, I'm 42, also! Newly minted, actually! ( A couple of weeks ago. ) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Have a beautiful day, Barb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 :party::party:Happy Birthday!!! Sounds like a fantastic way to spend the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Good for you!! Have a nice birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday!! Have a great day with such lovely pampering, reading and quiet time! (just remember to do that transition thinking as you pull in your driveway . . . !) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Barb, in which part of the desert in AZ are you? I'm in AZ, too, and, get this, I'm 42, also! Newly minted, actually! ( A couple of weeks ago. ) :D I'm in the West Valley. PM me! Thanks everyone :grouphug: I'm off to have my day :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday!!! :party: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day! Sounds very relaxing and rejuvenating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday I will be 42 next Thursday and the same type of day planned. I am going to pamper me. Oh and to all of you starting to need bifocals reading glasses it isn't so bad. I have worn glasses since I was 10. You don't have to go through being called 4 eyes. You don't have to feel ugly and nerdy during middle school. embrace your wisdom cause you know glasses make you look smart;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I love my 40s. I'm closing in on 43 and am very happy to be here. Much better than my 20s, and a little better than my 30s. I think it just gets better and better. Have a wonderful (QUIET!) day. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hippo Birdie Two Ewes Hippo Birdie Two Ewes Hippo Birdie Deer, Barb Hippo Birdie Two Ewes! Have a wonderful day and year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day and celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 42 is my next BD, too! You are inspiring me to start planning my special day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy birthday, and welcome to the "42" club ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Many happy returns of the day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday! Enjoy a wonderful day to yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday Barb!! :party: :hurray: Enjoy your special day. That sounds like bliss! :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Happy Birthday! Sounds like you have a wonderful day planned. I turned 42 this year, too. It ain't so bad. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy, happy Birthday! Enjoy your day to yourself!!! What a gift!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnG in Arizona Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy birthday, Barb! :party: And now I know yet another thing the two of us have in common. ;) Have a marvelous, pampering kind of day!! Lynn (ps - My daughter is doing her orientation this Saturday; she is there now.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Wow -- it sounds like a wonderful plan. Enjoy yourself and happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy Birthday! I hit the big 4-0 this summer. I like your idea and may start skimming now.... :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy Birthday! I love your idea of truly celebrating your own day. I think I'll work on that this year. I hope you've truly enjoyed your day! And I hear you on the eyesight....mine are starting to change, and I'm just not looking forward to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy Birthday, Barb! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Happy birthday, Barb! :party: And now I know yet another thing the two of us have in common. ;) Have a marvelous, pampering kind of day!! Lynn (ps - My daughter is doing her orientation this Saturday; she is there now.) Hugs, Lynn! Now Jenna is 90% sure she's going to U of A :lol: Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnG in Arizona Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hugs, Lynn! Now Jenna is 90% sure she's going to U of A :lol: Barb We are both going to have to get the House Divided t-shirts!! Love it! :) You know, they are both excellent schools, just with a different vibe and different specialties. I know all four of our daughters will get a fabulous education. :D And we still HAVE to meet one of these days. Probably August, when I move DD2 in? (I didn't accompany her to AZ this weekend.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Wow, I think I'm going to make this a tradition. Just put aside everything, all my responsibility for one day and just indulge myself. I still feel groovy :D Rich is working out of state so he asked me to go buy myself a Nook Color (squeal!!!) and case at the B&N yesterday morning. He wanted me to have the excitement of picking it out. Jenna and I went out to a nice breakfast at a local place that serves amazing lemon ricotta pancakes; we sat in the AZ sun and played with my new gadget. I dropped her at the CC and had my hair done. A new girl did it and I came out looking a little like a high schooler, so even though it's a good cut I dunno...maybe once I wash it and style it the way I like it. Regardless everyone in the salon was so nice and made me laugh. I had to run to Costco for fruit and I decided to treat myself to two new fluffy matching bath towels to replace the ratty ones in my bathroom. Picked Jenna up and ran her home to feed the little kids. I was going to perhaps get a massage or mani-pedi but really there's only so much pampering a girl can take. Instead, I spent that money on some cookware at Costco we sorely needed and I'd been putting off since we moved here (in 2006, LOL). After my facial, we had cake and coffee at home and the kids gave me their presents and a big bouquet of flowers. They'd all spent their allowance money on candy from CVS to wrap up for me. Collin made me a card that said: Mommy-Is-Collins-Best-Fried I-luv-you I-wun-to-giv you-sum-muny with his only dollar taped inside :D All in all it was a smashing day. Oh, and I recommend reading glasses from Costco. Distortion-free lenses and 3 pairs for $18. I can hide them all over the house and can put off the granny chain for a while. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnG in Arizona Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Ok, that sounds like a maaaaaahvelous day (said in my best Billy Crystal voice, of course)!!!! And I bet you look and feel maaaaahvelous. Love it - so glad you had a wonderful day. And a Nook color?!! Swoon . . . so happy for you! :D Edited March 25, 2011 by LynnG in Hawaii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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