The shampoo I lather on the kids’ head is in fact the cheapest I could find. $1.50 per bottle. It’s supposed to smell like apples, and it even does without any gross chemical underlinger. The soap is cucumber and green tea, and also new today. Everything smells good. Phoenix says, quite judiciously, “That soap looks expensive, I won’t use much.” I think how Nels and I are birds of a feather and would spend our last dime on dinner with friends and a box of cheap wine to keep us company. Phoenix takes more after her dad (and my brother, it appears). More… measured. Conservative.
The bathroom is filled with steam and our large kitty Harris purrs as the kids drip water on his coat; he waits and watches with contentedly slanted demon eyes. The kids squint up at me: “It’s your birthday,” they tell me. “Do you know how old I am?” I ask. “34” replies Phoenix, her face as bright as a penny. Nels smiles, reaches for a kiss, whispers, “34”. It has some kind of meaning.
Tired. I forgot to even tell you about the whole Wishkah Valley High School / TRALI / blood donation thing yesterday. Surreal. Ralph came out with me. I’m really grateful he came, as my vision swam a bit during and after my “donation” (hardly – rather three small sample vials). Very odd.
And lumberjacky.
Happy birthday, Kelly!
Happy Birthday!! Have a glass of wine for me (or two…or three…).
I cannot believe that no one has modified that lumberjack mural with a voice bubble that states, “I’m ok!” I don’t think I would have as much restraint.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
All caps is pricey BTW. The extra exclamation points are imported from Italy. Sometimes I get carried away, but you’re worth it.
We probably talked about this years ago, but my eldest, Jarvis, also has his 8th birthday today! So I’m rather fond of this date. I hope you enjoyed your day!
@Medrie @Heather @Kidsync
Thank you all so much. It was an odd day. Started out poorly but by the end of the night was phenomenal. As I type here my husband is making me a post-dance snack. Hot bath, fresh mozzarella on panini w/olives, wine and b-movies in my near future. That works.
@Katecake
Happy birthday Jarvis! I hope you all had a wonderful time.
I wish I’d seen you when you came out to my school! I tried giving blood that day but was anemic (and kind of glad). And yes, the logger guy is shocking to me every day. I have a birthday treat I made for you, but I’ve missed you a couple of times. I’ll try again today.
have a good year Kelly, with love and laughter, good times and abundance, insights and learning and lots of beautifull things that’ll give you joy.
Awww. I missed your birthday! Enjoy being 34, my friend. Soak it up. XO