I turned 30 last week. It sounds so grown up. I don't feel that grown up. I don't know why... I have 3 kids, a mortgage, been married almost 10 years, my wish list includes a minivan and a new bigger and energy efficient front loading washer and dryer, all these things indicate a grown up. And its' not like I think I'm a kid anymore, it just seems that 30 sounds so grown up. It makes no sense I know, but nonetheless, I turned 30 last week and it was a fun day!
I woke up in the morning to this on the wall next to my bed....
On the paper it tells me to look for these small envelopes hidden all over the house. Each one tells one of the 30 reasons that Patrick and the boys love me and each one has a "special surprise" in them. They were hidden everywhere!
By the phones, the computer, the TV
In my closet, drawers, on the shower and mirror in the bathroom, on all the doors in the house.
In the cupboards, fridge, pantry, my car, the diaper bag, the baby's car seat.
Literally, they were all over. I kept finding them all morning long. They each had notes in them, some from Patrick and some from the kids. Some of my favorites that made me laugh, smile, and even tear up a little were...
"I love Mommy because you (talking to Patrick) wouldn't even be married if it wasn't for her!" ~Conner
"When asked about Mommy, Landon smiled and then spit. You can figure out on your own what he meant by that" ~Patrick on Landon's behalf! :)
"I love Mommy because she is the reason we were even born!" ~Brayden
"I love that you make sure we always have Family Home Evening even when the football game is on."
~Patrick (he really loves Monday Night Football!)
"I love that you were born 30 years ago because you are such a blessing to our family." ~ Patrick
"I don't know... I just love Mommy so much." ~Brayden
"I love Mommy because she fixes us dinner, breakfast, and lunch." ~Conner
"I love that you would rather be with me then with anybody else." ~Patrick
Also, each card had $5 in it (that was the "special surprise") for me to go shopping with. What better present is there then giving me money and taking me shopping with it. I have a whole list of things that I want and haven't gotten yet. A new bag, shoes, pants, sunglasses, the possibilities are endless!
Then we went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner. Yum! One of my favorite places. I had this beauty for dessert and had "Happy Birthday" sung to me.
Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake... how I love you!!! The "Happy Birthday To You" was written in chocolate sauce. It was heaven.... and I even had some left over that I ate for breakfast the next morning after the kids were at school, because that is what you can do when you are a grown up... eat your leftover birthday cheesecake for breakfast. I guess being so grown up has it's perks sometimes!
It was a good day! Maybe being 30 won't be too bad after all!
11 comments:
That was such a fun idea with the envelopes- I might have to do something like that!!! Glad you enjoyed your day even if it does make you a grown up.
I am really craving cheesecake factory now. I love their chocolate mousse cheesecake.
I went there for my b-day on Sunday, but it was yesterday. I wish I would have told my husband to make the people sing to me, maybe I could have had some red velvet cheesecake too! Maybe next year!!
Yeah, I don't feel like much of a grown up either. You would think that at 31, I would, but no. Instead I find myself wondering how I just celebrated my 12th anniversary and my 5th kid's first birthday. I wonder if we'll feel the same way in our 80s.
How wonderful this is! I'm so glad I found him for you. Of course you'll feel the same when you're eighty. That's the magic of life. Happy Birthday.
You have a thoughtful bunch of boys. Happy, happy late birthday, Melissa! I think you make a wonderful grown up, even if you don't feel like one. ;)
five stars for Patrick!!!! He is such a clever guy! I hope you had a wonderful birthday Melissa. Wish I would have been there to help celebrate your oldness :) Hey, I'll be there next month!!
Such a wonderful and sweet idea! Patrick is sure creative!! LOVE IT! I am so glad you had a wonderful birthday!
I love it when Eric does stuff like that but he hasn't made me search for clues since I was prego with Ethan. I'll have to make sure he sees this post for sure. You Patton's are a lucky bunch, you all love each other so much. I'm glad you had such a Happy Birthday.
Patrick is so sweet! I'm lucky if Kevin remembers to tell me "Happy Birthday." lol
Being thirty is great! I don't see why some get so glum about it. Congrats on a happy day!!! What an awesome birthday!!
Happy Birthday! I didn't know we were the same age!
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