I kept asking Hadley all week if she had any big surprises up her sleeve for Mommy's birthday. She wouldn't tell me a thing. She's really good at keeping secrets! Although I wasn't expecting very much from the day, Hadley did have a few special gifts for me! Her first...the gift of sleep! She slept from 9:30pm - 7:30am! 10 HOURS OF SLEEP! Without waking up once! Best. Baby. Ever. :)
Then, she decided she wanted to sing Mommy a very special rendition of the "Happy Birthday" song...
Yeah...she has some work to do on that one...
There really isn't too much excitement to be had when your birthday falls on a Tuesday and all of your friends and family have to go to work and the only human interaction you have is with a baby who spends most of the day eating her hands and drooling on herself. I was grateful, however, not to be spending my day in teacher staff development sessions and as such I was determined to make the best of my day and try and do a few fun things with my slobbering sidekick.
There really isn't too much excitement to be had when your birthday falls on a Tuesday and all of your friends and family have to go to work and the only human interaction you have is with a baby who spends most of the day eating her hands and drooling on herself. I was grateful, however, not to be spending my day in teacher staff development sessions and as such I was determined to make the best of my day and try and do a few fun things with my slobbering sidekick.
We spent the day running a few errands and then went to Breadwinners at Northpark Mall where Mommy treated herself to a yummy lunch (don't worry Had... I'll let you start picking up the tab when you start cashing in from the tooth fairy :)! Going out to eat with an infant, might not seem like good company, but we really did have a lovely time. We sat outside in the courtyard area where she smiled and cooed at Mommy the whole time , while other nearby children screamed at their Mommy's demanding more crackers or jumping off trees. I was thankful and proud to have the best behaved baby of Northpark! :)
After we, got home Hadley decided it was time for another surprise and she napped for 4 MORE HOURS! Unbelievable! There was even time for Mommy to take a little birthday siesta! Really Hadley... you are too good to me!
Once Daddy came home it was time to open my present, which he cleverly wrapped up using some supplies around the office.
Once Daddy came home it was time to open my present, which he cleverly wrapped up using some supplies around the office.
I got a sewing machine! Woohoo! Just the gift this wild and crazy 31 year old was hoping for! No really... I'm super excited to start taking my crafting to the next level! :)
Then it was time for a fancier celebration where I could enjoy some conversation with someone not needing a bib. Aunt Claire came over to watch Miss Hadley while Mason and I snuck off to enjoy a delicious french dinner at Le Bibloquet!
It was a pretty great day! Thank you to everyone, especially this little one, who helped to make it special! I look forward to all the fun to come in year 31!