A month late (I could NEVER have been a Leo) and weighing in at a Juno-esque 10 lbs, 11 ozs., my mother barely speaks to me to this day.
I kid. I'm a kidder.
Anyway, that time of year has rolled around again. The birthday. That annual celebration of your continued presence on the earth.
But each year, I realize more and more that it's a great time to stop and celebrate not just your life, but the lives of those around you - friends and family - and co-workers and bosses and even the people who drive you nuts and challenge you to stay sharp and in the game - or simply the nice people you encounter on the street or in shops.
Life should be celebrated every day - birthdays just remind us that the clock is running.
I love the fact that my birthday falls generally on or near a U.S. holiday weekend. I mean, really - it's Friday morning still, and I'm already on my
I've had a lovely morning - received exactly the gift I wanted from my adorable hubby plus a bonus (!). There's dinner tonight on the waterfront, new bedroom furniture I even got a birthday card from "the kids", delivered to me tucked into Eddie's collar this morning. With personalized greetings from all five of our fuzzy little children. Perhaps the most endearing sentiment expressed, though, was from Eddie herself with the birthday greeting, "I eat filth - Edwina."
My heart is full.
So - yeah - I'm basking in the day. Hope you're all having a wonderful day and enjoying life. My best birthday gift would be to know you're all doing something fun with someone you love over the next few days.
Enjoy! And cheers!
9 comments:
Happy Birthday DuPree! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Day, DuPree!
Happy DuPree Day!
Yeah, that sounds better.
Cheers to many more!
Happy Birthday. Good weekend for it.
Mine happens to fall on Thanksgiving day every 7 or so years. 2011 will mark 47 years for me.
Hey I just read the internet is turning 40 years old this week too. Hard to believe.
Happy birthday DuPree - enjoy your weekend. Love the new bedroom furniture and that card from the kids is sooo cute, Carlos is great to think of that.
It's a gorgeous sunny spring Saturday morning here in Papakura so I intend tackling nmy garden and helping it look beautiful.
Have an awesome weekend!
PS What the heck is wrong with being Leo may I ask??
HAPPY BELATED!
Larry: Thanks, so much. I'm inspired by your fitness journey, btw. I look forward to sharing your progress.
Bob: Thanks I've always thought there should be a day named after me. BTW, how's Brian? See Lou's comment :)
Truthspew: Thank you - and be glad it's not falling near one of those gift giving holidays like Christmas. Those poor SOBs always make out poorly.
Lou: Despite the fabulousness of my birthday weekend so far, I am still envious of your South Pacific paradise. I was flattered that you apparently mixed me up with handsome ol' Bob over there - Carlos is his hubby :) But thanks for the good wishes and the best right back atcha.
John and Steve - thank you!! And I hope you are making the most out of this gorgeous New York weather we're having!
Cheers and thanks again - I'll heft a glass or two (or seven) in your honor today!
I missed your birthday?? I'm a bad older-than-you-by-3-months twin sister. My head is hanging in shame.
Oh right. I was away, bereft of internet, electricity and other e-thingies with which to send timely well wishes. Sounds like you had a lovely day. Happy Birthday :)
Happy belated...I hope your mother got well.
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