I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes. I really did have a great day. Now with four children I have come to understand that they are not going to become selfless little angels just because it is the anniversary of…well…anything!
I have recently gotten in touch with a couple that I went to high school with. I was so proud of remembering that the man and I shared the same birthday. So one of the first things I did in the morning was post on his wife’s Facebook wall to ask her if she would make sure and tell her husband “happy birthday” for me. Only I received a prompt reply from her stating that she’d be happy to relay my message, but, uh, his birthday was in July . . . . I have such a great memory!
I dropped off my oldest two children at a one-day-a-week school for homeschoolers that they attend so I was able to do some things just with my youngest two. First, I pampered myself with a wonderful breakfast from… McDonalds! Then we went shopping, and I was so excited to find a Coke shirt. I had been wanting one for a very long time.
Then we set off to get groceries. On route I answered the phone–no big deal. When the call ended I just put the phone on the seat under my leg. I had totally forgotten about it when a few minutes later I heard this clicking coming from under me. I think I jumped clear off the seat, seat belt and all! I had somehow pushed the button that takes pictures. I might have had a wreck! Whew, that was a close one!
Upon returning home I brought the groceries in and was so eager to see if I had gotten any comments on my blog that I left the frozen fish sitting on the counter . . . ewww!
While the kids played together I worked on my blog a little. Still being new in the blogging business, I was happy to finally find the Google Connect button that everyone was asking me about and added it to the blog. I am becoming so techy these days! Then I accidentally followed myself! Not a big deal except I’m only my fourth follower. Cheeks turning quite red!
Later on, the kids all “wrapped” some of their own things and brought them to me. They kept telling me that I could keep them. It was so sweet. My four-year-old kept saying, “It’s because I don’t like it anymore.” After every one she gave me! It’s the thought that counts . . .right?
Jason wanted to take me out to dinner, but I couldn’t think of a place that would be special for me yet also fun for the kids, because I’m here to tell ya, “If it ain’t fun for the kids, it certainly ain’t gonna be anything special for me!” So I posted a note for ideas on Facebook and got lots of great suggestions that I hadn’t thought of. We settled on a Japanese Habachi grill. Jason and I had been before and knew the kids would be very entertained watching the chef do all his tricks right in front of them as he prepared the food. We even found a coupon for 25% off the ticket, and they still gave me the free birthday desert. What a deal!
I did no laundry, no cleaning, no dishes all day! A real homemaker would probably not have indulged so much! So yes, it was a great day. I am truly blessed!

The best thing when you are a mom you won’t enjoy any celebration with out your sweet kids…happy to know you really enjoyed your Big Day
HaPpPy Birthday again!!!
Greeting Esther, its my first visit ever. I probably a stranger to you but I read your latest post and today is your birthday and I can not not wish you a
Happy birthday!!!! Glad you had a nice one with your family. ^^
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A very Happy Belated Birthday to you. It is great to celebrate among loved ones!
I love your photo! You and your children look captivated by the Japanese chef! I used to love those types of restaurants.
Happy Birthday! No dishes, that’s a nice gift to yourself 🙂
I love your blog and I FOLLOW your blog! *smile* you always make me laugh or at least chuckle ! *smile*
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Esther!
Happy Birthday to you!
From the fun photo and blog post it appears that you had a marvelous day!
I’m soo glad you had a really nice birthday! I didn’t know if you noticed or not by Redhead Riter’s comments on my Give-away Post, but if you Will follow me on Twitter, and on Facebook, and leave a comment for each, that will give you 2 more entries. So far you and Red are the only two to comment for the Cards, and the deadline is the 29th of this month.
God Bless!
PJ
Thanks for join my blog hop,
Have a nice day,
Nan
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Hi Esther Irish, from your latest follower, Just calling by via the Monday blog hops. Hope you are having a wonderful start to the week.
“Keep your heart open to dreams. For as long as there’s a dream, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, there is joy in living.”
Anonymous
Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Was that a tempyaki reastuarant? I have always wanted to go to one.
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Hi Esther,
I love this blog. You really gave me a laugh with this. I’m so glad you had a great Birthday! I am also a first time blogger. So i am also learning along the way. I laughed so hard when you said that you couldn’t find the google button. I got you beat though with red cheeks. I’m my first follower! LOL! That’s a pretty hard thing to do follow yourself we musht have an unusual ability! LOL!
That’s so cute about your kids and their gifts. But you are right, it’s the thought that counts.
I hope your japanese food was good. I only went to one of those places once. It was really good!
I’m looking forward to getting to know you better.( :
In Christ’s love
Tina
How fun!! A Japanese place! <3 It looks so neat!! I'm glad you had a good birthday!! xD