Forty-two, fat and happy

I had a great birthday yesterday.  I was originally dreading this birthday, because a year ago I knew we would probably stop trying to have another kid and that made me sad.  Little did I know what life had in store for me!

I started out my day with a nice walk with Molly, something that always gives me energy and makes me happy.  We're not going as long as we used to, but I'm still managing to get out there with her three times a week, and plan to continue that unless someone tells me not to.  When I got home, I checked my computer and found lots of really sweet birthday wishes on Facebook, which made me feel really good.

Gabriel and I shared our bowl of yogurt, blueberries and granola while watching Elmo, something that has become a nice routine during the summer.  My Mom came over and we three went to the mall to get Gabriel's big-boy comforter ordered, and since sheets were on sale I took care of those too.  I also had to buy a few more t-shirts in larger sizes to get me through the next four (you've got to be kidding me) months.  

Mom took us out to lunch at Chili's, where Gabriel ate almost all of his quesadilla and most of his Mandarin oranges.  Mom and I chose burgers (there's no where else that does them better, I think) and fries.  Then we went back home and had big bowls of cookies and cream ice cream.  We were all three very full but very happy campers!  

Gabriel took a nap, which is touch and go these days.  Which meant I got one too.  Our therapy coordinator LaToya came after we woke up and was as excited as I've been about Gabriel's speech improving exponentially the past week.  It's looking more and more like we might not need more therapy after he ages-out of their program in September.  Gabriel even requested and sang his favorite current song while she was here:  Happy Together by the Turtles.  

Then Gabriel and I cuddled up on my bed and watched The Wizard of Oz.  I know I'm supposed to be rationing his viewings, but hey, it was my birthday.  He had his head on my shoulder and the baby started kicking, and I felt so amazingly happy I could have cried.  The only thing missing was my wonderful husband, who was on his way bringing dinner home.  And I continued to get birthday wishes from friends and family all day long, ending with Macy's phone call in her sweet little voice telling me happy birthday and that she was watching The Cat in the Hat.

After our Chic-Fil-A feast (I was good and had a wrap and carrot salad, ok and maybe a couple of Gabriel's waffle fries), it was time for cards and gifts.  But the best part was hearing Gabriel sing happy birthday to me for the first time.  I was also pretty excited about getting one of the things on my list - a croquet set!  I foresee hours of fun when the family comes over, it brings back so many memories of the fun we used to have at my grandparents' playing.  Plus it's one of the few games I can actually play right now!

After we got Gabriel to sleep, Jav and I watched the Ranger game, playing in probably the most important series of this season against the Angels.  But both pitchers were working slow as Christmas, and it turned into a very long game.  So I worked my crossword until I fell asleep, and I'm not sure if they won or not.  

But even if they didn't, I'd still say I had a perfect day yesterday.  Who knew forty-two could be this great?