jenjenjasp
04-17-2010, 05:24 PM
Hey guys, I am so excited and want to share my happy news here with all my buddies!
As most of you know, my 40th birthday just passed (April 4th). I don't know how many of you are aware of my life of birthday fiascos, but some of you may be. From when I posted the funny story back at that other site.
Okay, so...well...let's just say this year wasn't much different. sigh. Read on for a good chuckle, a few "Aww, Jen"'s and then a "WAY to go MATT!!!!"
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My birthday this year shared the day with Easter and our church's General Conference. Quite the hopping and busy day. I was excited to get up and watch the kiddies hunt those eggs and celebrate, etc. It was such a fun morning. But as time went on - I realized no one was wishing me Happy Birthday. Sigh. My mom and one of my baby sisters were in Utah (long story short - Aunt dying). So I sucked it up and decided to keep my trap shut (believe it or not).
Well, lunch came and went (which I made), and still nada. I said I was going to go up and take a nap before I had to start Easter dinner - trying to leave an opening for Matt or my dad to volunteer to help make dinner. Yeah, right.
So I got up an hour later and as I came down the stairs, my wonderful father came to me, gave me a huge hug, and wished a wonderful and happy birthday. All of the kids gasped, looked at Matt with condemning looks, and ran to me with well wishes. I almost started crying. rofl. Matt sat where he was and said "Happy Birthday, sweetheart," and nothing else.
Well, I spent the next four hours making Easter Dinner. My wonderful dad did live up to my expectations of a happy birthday by helping me wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean as I cooked. He also knew better than to try to help cook (let's just say he always comes up with things like "Cream of Celery covered Fish Sticks.") But with his frequent hugs and his loving comments, my day looked a little better.
I decided, with the usual me face on it, to just suck it up and realize how blessed I was to share my birthday with the celebration of our Savior's Atonement and Resurrection. I watched conference as I cooked, and I immediately felt so much better and almost completely forgave my adorable husband. almost. lol
So, by about 5:00, my sister and her family and my bil (the one married to the sister away in Utah) came over for dinner. They all tromped in, right past me, except for my bil, Ryan. He gave me a hug, wished me a happy birthday with a cute smile on his face, and said to close my eyes. I put down my spoon and did so, and after hearing some rustling and doors opening and closing, he had me open my eyes. He had made 50 cupcakes and DECORATED them in a very cute and fun manner. I burst into tears and hugged him back over the cakes. I think I embarrassed him.
Then my sister came around the corner with a home made carrot cake (my favorite, and something that meant a lot since my sister Carol - oldest - REALLY doesn't cook. lol). People remembered! YEA!
So, that was it...birthday came and went and every once in a while rubbed it into Matt. good naturedly, of course. But he really did mess up and he knew it. He hadn't forgotten, he had just figured since I didn't want anything for my birthday that meant that I didn't want ANYONE to even remember...what? lol. Male logic I guess.
Okay, flash forward a few weeks to this morning. My hubby let me sleep in (yea!) and then came in and started rubbing my toes. I finally woke up and he asked "Hey, do you like Elton John?" And then I, half asleep, answered, "Not as a person, but his music is fun."
He said, "GOOD! Because we are going to his concert tonite!"
I literally almost fell out of my bed. I was completely and totally caught off guard. A CONCERT???? LIVE???? I was astounded, since those tickets are not cheap and we have no money (as usual), and like a huge dork I asked "What, did you rob a bank???" He laughed and said, "Nope, but close...'nuff said."
So....I won't be at the speed scrap tonite (keep those cheers down, gals). BUT! Think of me being astounded at a live concert with Elton John, 4 rows back, and totally gushing over my wonderful husband who somehow pulled strings I didn't even know he had!
And yes, he is TOTALLY forgiven. snort.
As most of you know, my 40th birthday just passed (April 4th). I don't know how many of you are aware of my life of birthday fiascos, but some of you may be. From when I posted the funny story back at that other site.
Okay, so...well...let's just say this year wasn't much different. sigh. Read on for a good chuckle, a few "Aww, Jen"'s and then a "WAY to go MATT!!!!"
*******************************
My birthday this year shared the day with Easter and our church's General Conference. Quite the hopping and busy day. I was excited to get up and watch the kiddies hunt those eggs and celebrate, etc. It was such a fun morning. But as time went on - I realized no one was wishing me Happy Birthday. Sigh. My mom and one of my baby sisters were in Utah (long story short - Aunt dying). So I sucked it up and decided to keep my trap shut (believe it or not).
Well, lunch came and went (which I made), and still nada. I said I was going to go up and take a nap before I had to start Easter dinner - trying to leave an opening for Matt or my dad to volunteer to help make dinner. Yeah, right.
So I got up an hour later and as I came down the stairs, my wonderful father came to me, gave me a huge hug, and wished a wonderful and happy birthday. All of the kids gasped, looked at Matt with condemning looks, and ran to me with well wishes. I almost started crying. rofl. Matt sat where he was and said "Happy Birthday, sweetheart," and nothing else.
Well, I spent the next four hours making Easter Dinner. My wonderful dad did live up to my expectations of a happy birthday by helping me wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean as I cooked. He also knew better than to try to help cook (let's just say he always comes up with things like "Cream of Celery covered Fish Sticks.") But with his frequent hugs and his loving comments, my day looked a little better.
I decided, with the usual me face on it, to just suck it up and realize how blessed I was to share my birthday with the celebration of our Savior's Atonement and Resurrection. I watched conference as I cooked, and I immediately felt so much better and almost completely forgave my adorable husband. almost. lol
So, by about 5:00, my sister and her family and my bil (the one married to the sister away in Utah) came over for dinner. They all tromped in, right past me, except for my bil, Ryan. He gave me a hug, wished me a happy birthday with a cute smile on his face, and said to close my eyes. I put down my spoon and did so, and after hearing some rustling and doors opening and closing, he had me open my eyes. He had made 50 cupcakes and DECORATED them in a very cute and fun manner. I burst into tears and hugged him back over the cakes. I think I embarrassed him.
Then my sister came around the corner with a home made carrot cake (my favorite, and something that meant a lot since my sister Carol - oldest - REALLY doesn't cook. lol). People remembered! YEA!
So, that was it...birthday came and went and every once in a while rubbed it into Matt. good naturedly, of course. But he really did mess up and he knew it. He hadn't forgotten, he had just figured since I didn't want anything for my birthday that meant that I didn't want ANYONE to even remember...what? lol. Male logic I guess.
Okay, flash forward a few weeks to this morning. My hubby let me sleep in (yea!) and then came in and started rubbing my toes. I finally woke up and he asked "Hey, do you like Elton John?" And then I, half asleep, answered, "Not as a person, but his music is fun."
He said, "GOOD! Because we are going to his concert tonite!"
I literally almost fell out of my bed. I was completely and totally caught off guard. A CONCERT???? LIVE???? I was astounded, since those tickets are not cheap and we have no money (as usual), and like a huge dork I asked "What, did you rob a bank???" He laughed and said, "Nope, but close...'nuff said."
So....I won't be at the speed scrap tonite (keep those cheers down, gals). BUT! Think of me being astounded at a live concert with Elton John, 4 rows back, and totally gushing over my wonderful husband who somehow pulled strings I didn't even know he had!
And yes, he is TOTALLY forgiven. snort.