Happy Crunchbar To Me!

I have never feared the numbers part of my birthday. I really only have ever feared my birthday not being the source of a happy memory for someone. And ths year's happy birthday messages to me meant the world. I had a very, very good birthday. This year marks the first year both of the girls chose and legibly signed my cards on their own. I had a great lunch with great people AND a night out with my amazing husband. I got to put on a nice dress (no stains, tears, or peanut butter smudges), strappy heels, and actual jewelry. We went to a really wonderful fundraiser where we drank champagne, ate tasty foods of all kinds, and laughed a lot. We had a table with my parents and family friends from the beginning of time. At one point during the live auction my dad raised my hand for me. He "helped" me bid $3500 on something. I say 'something' because I have NO idea what was up for bid at the moment. Thank God I was almost immediately outbid, but then they kept coming back to me giving me the option of bidding back in. Nope. Just gonna sit here and sweat, thanks. I even saw my pediatrician and talked to him for the first time in as long as I can remember. He was one of the doctors that saved mylife when I was seven. Pretty great seeing him. Mom and I both got a little weepy. My kindergarten teacher was there also. And about a thousand other people I grew up in front of or because of. And the vast majority of them knew it was my birthday. That was HUGE. The last couple months have been a struggle for me, but today was pretty great. I got to laugh a lot and I got to see people I really love laugh too. Auby Doody Punkin to me!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!