Friday, January 30, 2009

Birthday...woo hoo...

4 Ways to not spend your birthday...

Spending 2 hours of your morning, hugging the toilet, dry heaving because this precious little baby inside you decided cinnamon rolls was not the way it wanted it's day started.

Just as you are finally recovering from the week long flu (that both me and Claire had), you look in the mirror to see two huge red saucers for eyes that look like something from the Rocky Horror Picture show. Yes, I have pink eye.

Having to cancel the big Mexican fiesta that your family had planned for you tonight that included a FABULOUS cake from Ricks that you have been craving since they asked what you wanted.

Listening to the siding falling off the back of your house because the worst ice storm EVER to hit NWA is now melting and taking down the siding from your trim with it.

6 Ways to spend your birthday...

Sitting in comfy clothes, no make up, with two of your favorite people in the world in your lap, staring at you with barely there pink in their eyes, thrilled to death that it is your birthday and their only concern in the world is this cake that has been promised =)

Sitting in a clean house (with electricity) because the best Mom in the world cleaned it up for me!

This from my sis Tara (and the FABULOUS bag and shirt with matching ear rings she just dropped off for my present ).

Receiving more texts in one day than ever from all my best friends in family checking in on me and making sure we were okay (Thanks Nicole, Jess, and Lane)!

Having an awesome OBGYN and Pediatrician that called in meds immediately when I told them our situation.

Having a husband that has listened to his insanely emotional wife cry and be sympathetic when she is crying because her birthday was ruined (lame, I know, cut me some slack, I am a basket case right now) and still is planning a big day for me tomorrow that includes a nice dinner out and some birthday presents!

I think the good out ways the bad...I feel better now! WOO HOO - the big 2-8! Sorry, no pictures, I will spare you them right now!

Hopefully will be back on the blog train next week...

29 comments:

Tara Gibson said...

I hate that you feel bad on your birthday!! We will def make up for it when you guys are healed! Tell the kids I will be delivering that cake tmrw :)

Traci Fritz said...

Hope you feel better soon! Happy Birthday!

KLC said...

Awww get well soon! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Amanda @ Bibs and Cribs said...

Birthdays just aren't all they're cracked up to be once you hit 21, are they? Even through the yuck, though, I am glad your day was still sweet with those little angels in your lap! Happy Birthday!

Kristy said...

Aw, I hate it that you are sick on your birthday! Hope you feel better tomorrow!

Lane said...

I can't stand that you are sick on your birthday! But hopefully we get to reschedule that party and have some fun later! You can't have enough birthday celebration ya know! :) Happy Birthday and hope you get better soon!!

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Jessica said...

HAPPY BIRHTDAY RACHEL!!!! I want to drop off you present tomorrow, just don't touch me with your pink eye =)!!! Hate that your birthday was spent all sick. Can't wait to see y'all when your better.

Amanda said...

Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you feel better!

Amanda said...

Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you feel better!

Kerri said...

Happy Birthday Rachel. Get better soon

morewineplease said...

Happy Birthday Pretty Lady! Feel better soon!

In This Wonderful Life said...

AWWW! I'm sorry you had a rough day...I bet your night will be better. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You will get an excellent present this year :)

Little Miss Diva said...

Happy Birthday Rachel!! Hope you and the kids feel better soon. :)

Unknown said...

Hey girl! Happy birthday! I am so sorry you are sick...Is there anything I can do for you? Let me know!

Kim said...

Happy Belated Birthday! I hope that you all get to feeling better.

dandi mae said...

Rachel,
Congrats, congrats, congrats!!! I can tell by the ultrasound that the baby is all ready gorgeous! :) And Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day. I hope everyone feels great soon. We should get together at some point. And by the way, your diaper rash remedy worked wonders..you're a life saver.

~Mrs. Guru~ said...

I am sorry. I hope you feel better soon. Happy Late Birthday.

Lindsey said...

Feel better soon and Happy Birthday!!

Brandi said...

Aww I hate that you are sick!!! Hope you all get to feeling better!! Happy Birthday! Woo Whoo you still have a couple years before the big 3 Oh!!! :D I turned 30 in December and it wasn't so bad. HA

Maggie said...

Oh Rachel, I learned of your 'pink' news from Tara's blog. What a birthday!! You poor thing... I am SO glad to hear you are feeling better, and are getting a second chance at a FABULOUS birthday (and cake from Ricks!!) Eat, drink and be merry - just keep outta the alcohol. hee hee

HAVE A WONDERFUL POST-BIRTHDAY BASH!!!! =)

alyssa said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you are feeling better & you got to make it up tonight!!!

RachelAnn said...

Hey I'm new to your blog and wanted to say Happy Birthday and hope you all feel better very soon!

Ashley said...

Sorry you haven't been feeling well! I didn't even know it was your BDAY till I read your blog! ;(
Hope all is better this week! Love ya!

CAMoore said...

Happy late birthday!! I bet through it all it made one birthday to remember! :) I think birthdays lose all the fun after you get out of college...they all start running together anyway!

Hope you all are feeling better!

Girl Meets Beau said...

Aww I'm sorry you weren't in party mode for your birthday! I hope you had a blast anyways and you seem to be super positive about it! Enjoy your cake and get feeling better! We miss you :)

Brown Four...Never a Dull Moment said...

Happy Birthday! Glad you all are feeling better! We missed you all Sunday night!

morewineplease said...

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Ashley @ pure and lovely said...

Hope you are feeling better now! I totally understand the drive heaving part. ugh. but the best is the snuggles!!!