I turned 23 on the 23rd of March. Tyler took Monday off, so we celebrated my birthday over a 3 day weekend! It was incredible. On Saturday, Tyler let me sleep in. When I woke up, he excitedly handed over my first present. I knew why as soon as I saw what it was. Waffle maker! So of course Tyler made us a delicious breakfast.
Later, my mom came over to play with Lincoln while Tyler and I got out of the house for a little bit and went to see Duplicity. We haven't been to the movies for 3 months, since Lincoln was born. It was strange walking around without a car seat and diaper bag! I felt free and young, just holding my husband's hand while we were out on a date. It's wonderful that I can totally trust my mom with Lincoln; there could never be a more perfect babysitter!
On Sunday, we visited my family. My mom made a delicious cake that our landlord in Germany used to bake for us.
Everyone joined in the traditional birthday song and dance, while I sat in a chair in the middle. I think being whooshed around in a circle to the tune of singing and clapping surprised Lincoln; his eyes were huge!
My brother Evan and my parents gave me the sweetest presents. Evan is all about presentation. Look at all the work he did! Isn't this hilarious?
And wow, my parents really put some time and thought into my gift. There was this gorgeous basket, filled with fun summer cups and reusable ice cubes in cool shapes and colors, cute candles, precious little cards with sayings (that I am now going to frame!), and LOTS of gift cards to my favorite places. (And I mean LOTS!)
This is probably the coolest thing they could give to a stay at home mom. No matter how often Tyler reminds me that it's OUR money now, it still feels somewhat wrong for me to use the money he earns for frivolous things. And yet, just sitting in the house can make a girl crazy. So now, I have an excuse to take Lincoln out and about, guilt free! How cool is that? My family is so awesome.
On Monday, Tyler treated me to a pedicure and manicure. We brought Linc along, and the little boy was so well behaved. He and daddy played on the couch in the seating area of the salon, while I was pampered. Then our baby fell asleep right as we were going next door to eat my birthday dinner! So we were able to devour tons of meat at Toscana in peace. Every parent knows, it's a miracle to have such good timing. The rest of the day was spent relaxing at home with jelly bellies and a movie.
I wasn't even bummed about the bad weather. It gave me an excuse to use another one of my gifts from Tyler; a clear bubble umbrella. I've always wanted one, but I didn't know they really existed! But now I'll be sure to have an errand to do every time it rains.
That's my birthday story. Absolutely amazing. I could not have asked for anything more!
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