I am in a reading funk, you guys! In an everything funk (as I mentioned the other day), but also in a reading funk. I can't find a book to hold my interest, and I have only listened to ONE audio book all month. (But it was a really good one). I just sort of default to scrolling and worrying and snapping at everyone and thinking I don't have enough time to read.
IT'S BIRTHDAY WEEEEEEK over here. Ben is 46 today, and Dorothy turns 12 on Friday (next month is Jack; I am in May. Harry is in June. We take July off then celebrate Minnie and Annabel in August, and Coop turns 14 in September).
Dorothy is getting a new bed (she already knows about it because it is sitting in its box in the garage), but she is also getting a vanity she has not seen, and a bookshelf, lamp, and nightstand she does not have nay idea she's getting. Plus a whole bunch of throw pillows, a throw blanket, sheets, and 2 new duvet covers. AND I am taking her to our favorite outdoor mall for a shopping spree (the day after her bday because she has a dance comp on the actual day) where I imagine we will buy things at Kendra Scott, Lulu, and Lush, plus also Sephora. But! I kind of feel bad that except for furniture, she doesn't have anything to open on the big day. That's stupid, right? It's just that the floors and painting won't be done until the end of next week, so she won't get to really use her new stuff. But also, she is getting a HUGE gift. I'm def over thinking it.
This yard made me do a double take on my dog walk yesterday-- HOW UNSAFE does this look?? So many things could go wrong.
Happy Happy Birthday season! You are overthinking the present- bed, furniture, sleepover and activities with friends- don't forget what you guys have already done to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with the trampoline? I have one; the netting does drop anyone from plummeting over the side. Sharp edged fire pits are not my thing, but I don't think that's close enough to be a threshold. That yard needs sone trees for shade, though.
Enjoy all the happiness this week, and best wishes for Dorothy and her competition!
Holy cow. That is a lot a lot a LOT of bday presents. If you’re worried that it’s not enough, you can very safely put that concern to rest! Enjoy the celebrations x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Ben and to Dorothy! A new room is such a great gift!
ReplyDeleteOoh, lots of festivities!!! I agree that Dorothy is getting a lot of presents- but I would also be worried about her not having anything to open on the actual day. But that's just me- I think you (and I) are definitely overthinking it. She is getting lots of great things, and she'll have a fun day.
ReplyDeleteI think that trampoline is weirdly placed- if I were the neighbors I wouldn't be happy about people looking over the fence into my yard!
Happy birthday to Ben and to Dorothy. I think her birthday gifts and experiences sound off the charts amazing. I'm hoping my kids never learn that some kids get shopping sprees, bedroom makeovers, and friend parties for their big day. We took the kids to Disney once and that was meant to be their Christmas gift, but I overbought as I struggled with the 'not opening anything' idea.
ReplyDeleteWe have a cluster of birthday with 1 in Oct, 1 in Nov, 3 in Dec, 2 in Jan, then a break till 1 in Apr and 2 in June. Super impressed that you managed to squeeze a choc pie in between cake days. Yum.
I don't read nearly as much as you, but I'm in the opposite situation right now - just read Go As a River and loved it, and now I'm reading The Hunter by Tana French and reading it faster than I normally read things. I hope your reading picks up soon. I want to be done with The Hunter before we fly to Italy, because I prefer to bring a smaller book on the plane. #motivation
I'm gonna admit that I had to look up what Veuve is. ;)
A new bedroom is a big deal! And the shopping spree sounds super fun. It was hard for me to transition to "big kid" gifts too though. Averson got show tickets for their birthday and at the last minute I scrambled to grab a couple little things just so they'd have more than an envelope to open
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