April 23, 2007

It is MY birthday.

I wonder what 36 feels like? I am about to find out..... goodbye to 35! Today is my birthday. We celebrated with my family on the weekend, and it was a great party. I had many messages and emails to wish me a happy day from some cherished friends... some of whom I have not even met in person. Mike gave me a huge wraparound hug before I went to bed last night and said "Happy birthday" over and over until I finally just walked up stairs.
I woke up feeling sick, headaching, ear foggy, glands swollen, throat so sore and scratchy... this is not how I had planned to spend my day!!!! I am going to lay on the couch since Colin has already eaten and gone back to sleep. I will hope to feel better in an hour. Can I will myself healthy? Do I get another birthday wish???
I want to get out in the world today.... I want to smile for no reason. I want to soak in the world around me and just feel at home in it. I want to play and be silly with my little boy. I want to let tears of gratitude fall where they may.... and I am gonna get out and do this today!!!
Today is my day!!!!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!I'm sorry you are feeling yucky, but this IS your day and enjoy in all ways that you can! I wish I could give you a big Birthday hug in person but here comes one through the web.............did you get it?
Love you lot's and lot's, your sis, Krystal xoxoxoxo

Anne said...

Happy Birthday Laurel

I tried to give you a call, but my poor little girl was in bed sick and sleeping. What a crappy way to spend your birthday.

Anyway, I didn't forget you and I hope you feel better today.

Love to my little girl who's all grown up.

Mom

Laura said...

Laurel,
It was too bad you were sick for your birthday... BUT you have all week to celebrate, in my estimation. Love and Laughter Always my sweet friend xoxoxox