rutamattatt Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 your 40th birthday? We aren't in a position to say "money is no object", but DH really wants to do something special for my 40th next March. I have no good ideas. :001_huh: Would you want to go on a trip? Have a party? Receive a special gift? Would love to see how others would want to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I celebrated my 40th in my hometown (which I can only visit once a year) with a big garden party with family and old friends whom I rarely see: friends from high school, from college, from rock climbing, from hanging out at the playground when our kids were little together. Fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil' maids in a row Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I would never tell dh this, but if I were being painfully honest ........ a night in a nice hotel all ..... by ...... myself :tongue_smilie:. I am an introvert who hasn't been alone in seven years :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Going away w/Wolf. Hosting a get together of Hive ppl. Or, combine the 2, and go away w/Wolf to a gathering of Hive minds. And a kilt. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I received a special surprise gift 10 days before my 40th birthday this past February. A positive pregnancy test!!! Best.gift.ever. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I would never tell dh this' date=' but if I were being painfully honest ........ a night in a nice hotel all ..... by ...... myself :tongue_smilie:. I am an introvert who hasn't been alone in seven years :lol:.[/quote'] This is what I did for my 40th this year. I asked for 24 hours “off”. It was something I had been hoping dh would think of on his own but then I realized as an extrovert he was never going to think of it. He was happy to give it to me but it just wouldn’t have crossed his mind. I went out for breakfast and did some errands I enjoy, went out to lunch, went downtown to a museum and then checked into a hotel. I read a lot, took a long hot bath, watched TV and had room service for breakfast. It was heaven. For dh’s birthday this year, he wanted to have a bunch of friends over and cook for them. :lol: Sometimes I wonder how we ended up together. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm not sure dh knows--not that I'm HIDING it, mind you; I just may not have been COMPLETELY overt yet, either--but I am planning for our family to go on a Disney cruise for my 40th. Which is like a year and a half away. LET'S GET PLANNING, PEOPLE!!!! :party: (That's Mickey in the middle handing me a balloon.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil' maids in a row Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 This is what I did for my 40th this year. I asked for 24 hours “offâ€. It was something I had been hoping dh would think of on his own but then I realized as an extrovert he was never going to think of it. He was happy to give it to me but it just wouldn’t have crossed his mind. I went out for breakfast and did some errands I enjoy, went out to lunch, went downtown to a museum and then checked into a hotel. I read a lot, took a long hot bath, watched TV and had room service for breakfast. It was heaven. Oh my gosh, this fantasy alone may be enough to get me through my 40th :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I would never tell dh this' date=' but if I were being painfully honest ........ a night in a nice hotel all ..... by ...... myself [/quote'] In my heart of hearts, I'd wish for a weekend away by myself in a nice hotel on the beach. However, I can just see the disappointment in my kids' faces when I tell them all I want is to get away and not share my birthday with them. And then I imagine my dog's face when I try to walk out the door without her . . . So, I always ask for my family to give me a nice hug and then get on with their lives. If they can manage to get along with each other (or at least argue in another room so I can't hear them), that'll be a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 We are planning our first ever trip to Disney World for my 40th birthday next fall. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 We are planning our first ever trip to Disney World for my 40th birthday next fall. :D YUMMY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Well, since my birthday is the day before my Mother-In-Laws my 40th went like this....Family gathering, Happy 60th birthday, MIL. Big Cake, lots of applause, presents. Oh, here is a card for you. I am still trying not to be bitter about the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My dh and kids gave me the perfect 40th birthday. The night before my birthday (which was a Saturday) dh took me out to my favorite restaurant and gave me a spa certificate. The next morning, he woke me up with breakfast in bed. The kids all came in and gave me cards. Then he told me to get dressed for my spa day and bring clothes for going shopping afterwards. He drove me to the spa where I had a massage, a facial, a manicure and pedicure, and lunch. He picked me up and we went window shopping, bought a new outfit for me, went to a park, and just drove around on a beautiful fall afternoon. Then he drove me home to a wonderful dinner cooked by my teenagers. My house was spotless, all the laundry was done, and there was a cheesecake. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 your 40th birthday? We aren't in a position to say "money is no object", but DH really wants to do something special for my 40th next March. I have no good ideas. :001_huh: Would you want to go on a trip? Have a party? Receive a special gift? Would love to see how others would want to celebrate. It depends on what kind of person you are. I'm not a party person, so that was out. I asked for a big family trip.. and that's what we did. It was wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Well, since my birthday is the day before my Mother-In-Laws my 40th went like this....Family gathering, Happy 60th birthday, MIL. Big Cake, lots of applause, presents. Oh, here is a card for you. I am still trying not to be bitter about the whole thing. My birthday is the day before Christmas. I'm turning 40 this year. I'm expecting it to go like this, except at my in-laws with a Christmas tree and lots of wrapping paper to pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My 40th was special because I'd just had a baby a few weeks before. I got a new watch, too. :D We're not big on birthday celebrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I would never tell dh this' date=' but if I were being painfully honest ........ a night in a nice hotel all ..... by ...... myself :tongue_smilie:. I am an introvert who hasn't been alone in seven years :lol:.[/quote'] This. Sigh. This is what I did for my 40th this year. I asked for 24 hours “offâ€. It was something I had been hoping dh would think of on his own but then I realized as an extrovert he was never going to think of it. He was happy to give it to me but it just wouldn’t have crossed his mind. I went out for breakfast and did some errands I enjoy, went out to lunch, went downtown to a museum and then checked into a hotel. I read a lot, took a long hot bath, watched TV and had room service for breakfast. It was heaven. I hate you. Okay, I don't. I just want to be you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 My birthday is the day before Christmas. I'm turning 40 this year. I'm expecting it to go like this, except at my in-laws with a Christmas tree and lots of wrapping paper to pick up. Let me be the first to wish you a Giant Happy Birthday! May everyone decide to use gift bags this year, thus making clean up easier as you celebrate your 40th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikei Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 My dh and kids gave me the perfect 40th birthday. The night before my birthday (which was a Saturday) dh took me out to my favorite restaurant and gave me a spa certificate. The next morning, he woke me up with breakfast in bed. The kids all came in and gave me cards. Then he told me to get dressed for my spa day and bring clothes for going shopping afterwards. He drove me to the spa where I had a massage, a facial, a manicure and pedicure, and lunch. He picked me up and we went window shopping, bought a new outfit for me, went to a park, and just drove around on a beautiful fall afternoon. Then he drove me home to a wonderful dinner cooked by my teenagers. My house was spotless, all the laundry was done, and there was a cheesecake. :) That really is the perfect day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma4Boys Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 My husband took my on a wonderful carribean cruise for my 40th which also coincided with our 15th anniversary. If you go to http://www.vacationstogo.com they have fabulous prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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