I wasn’t expecting much this year for my birthday, especially since we just moved into the house and have had bills to pay and supplies to buy. And–not to be a total drama-queen and sound like a spoiled brat, BUT–in years past, in my “previous” family, my birthday was usually just something everyone got together for at the last minute. Everyone else’s birthdays were a planned event and mine…well, it was kind of an afterthought. Sometimes some people couldn’t show up if it was during the week. And of course, my ex wasn’t one to do things on his own and if his mother didn’t plan something, then it wasn’t going to happen. So every birthday I would just say, “It doesn’t matter, I really don’t want to do anything. It’s not a big deal.” And it really wasn’t.

Most of the time I would try and act like it wasn’t important. But having a big, planned out party would have been nice at least once =\. So this year, knowing we had a lot on our plate and that my babe might not be home, I just wanted to be home with the kids and have a nice pizza night.

A co-worker of mine had a sushi place, Zushi, offered to him for his birthday, so he asked if I wanted to celebrate my birthday alongside his. I said yes after some hesitation (like, 2 days hesitation, heh). I was skeptical; most of my friends work late and my babe was working out of town and couldn’t make it back home :(. But he told me I should still celebrate; he didn’t want me home bored on my birthday (he’s so sweet!).

I wasn’t excited at all. And it never fails that things just don’t go right on my birthday. Some things are so ridiculous I can actually laugh about it! Like lunch that day for example: the guys asked where I wanted to go eat. I didn’t know where to go so Michelle suggested a few restaurants. I picked Cheddar’s. Get my food, it’s delicious, and then I notice a lovely HAIR wrapped around my Alfredo noodle :(. I lose my appetite. They remove it from my check and bring me a brand-new (hairless) one. And probably only because they knew it was my birthday LOL.

So the kiddos and I all went to Zushi, along with a few co-workers. The kids did amazingly well…up until the last 10 minutes of the close to 2 full hours we were there, heh. They can only last so long. I said my thanks you’s and excused myself since the girls were running up and down the aisle (and this place is on the shmancy side LOL). I took them home and Emily stayed with Mario, too.

The gang was going to have a few drinks and they said I better go. A few of my friends that couldn’t make it to dinner were meeting us Downtown. I was excited about that, especially since I hadn’t seen the two Daisy’s and Jessica in a while!

I went, reluctantly. Clubs just aren’t my thing anymore, but everyone was excited so we went. First stop was Frida’s, where Michelle treated me to a Mango Margarita. Man, those things are SO GOOD. I drank some and then remembered to whip out my camera to take a picture, then took another sip…and Wally’s son and Michelle both yell, “STOP! Don’t drink it!”

They tell me they see a bug in it and sure enough…there is. I’d already drank some LOL! So I give it to the bartender and he laughs, somewhat embarrassed, and makes another one. As I’m about to take a drink–and I’m so not kidding–a HUGE cockroach zooms through the air and lands on my shoulder. I can’t help screaming like a girl. Everyone in the bar and in the restaurant turns. How embarrassing >_<. The rest of the night went without incident, thank goodness! All-in-all, it was a good day. As sad as I was that my love wasn't here, I got to spend time with my babies and chill out with my friends and co-workers and I felt wonderful. I even got a few gifts from them, including chocolates from my boss, which were totally unexpected and greatly appreciated :*).

Now, the way I felt the next morning was a totally different story, hehe.

We’ve been at our new house since Saturday :). It was a frenzy of shopping, packing, loading, unloading, shopping because we forgot something, excited kids running everwhere and take-out. Michelle was gracious enough to help. It felt like a dream– I thought the day would never come!

We’ve done a bit of moving everyday. Yesterday we picked up the washer and dryer…only to find that we couldnt unscrew the hot water hose and once we got home: realized the dryer plug was different! So…I’m almost out of clean clothes 🙁 lol.

Mario came to pick up Emily today and then John stopped by. He left and Mom and I went to HEB, where it took an hour to shop because I don’t know the layout of that store. Got home and cleaned the oven…for an hour! That junk was unbelievably caked on! Darn landlords >_<. I'm all hyped up when I'm done. Was about to start boiling the noodles for lasagna when I notice I forgot the pot at John's apartment. Grrrr! So that didn't happen >:\. I wanted to bake myself a sushi birthday cake but now I’m not in the mood :(. I’m glad my babe calmed me; I was becoming frustrated. Now I’m sleepy and still hungry =\. And tomorrow’s my birthday and things aren’t working out too well for that either. Whatever comes of tomorrow, though, I’m grateful. I’ll be with my babies and my love and we’ve been blessed with a lot lately. I’m ready for year 29 :)!

Today’s the big day! I never thought we’d get here! I didn’t want to be excited about it because I didn’t want to jinx anything. It just felt too good to be true! Granted, a few things are going to be kinda hard (like dropping the boys off at CFF on Sundays alllll the way in La Joya. Before 10am. Oy.)

I have the kiddos this weekend so it’s been a little tricky trying to get everything done, heh. I’ve been up since 7:30, made my babe his coffee before he left to work and made pancakes for everyone. Started getting cleaning stuff together and then made my oatmeal, which is taking me forever to eat >_<. Still have to go to HEB to get some quick-meals for the kids and Mom (and John LOL), pack a few things and possibly remove the seats from my van to get stuff out of storage. And dispute a double-charge for this month from said storage unit *adds to to-do list*. I hope to drag Michelle with me throughout the day. She offered to help :)! It's going to be awesome living a few streets down from her. And from Gramma! And from another friend I can't quite mention yet, but she's one of my bestest in the world! Ah, life is just wonderful *beams*! I'm so excited to get our furniture today ^_^! And to see everything come together. One thing that sucks is I'm gonna miss my lil' bro :*). Don't know how to thank him for taking me into his home (and my kids) and being as supportive as he was. I'm thrilled at the fact that my Babe can actually sit down with my mom and brother and have dinner and laugh and have a great time together :). It's like night and day! Okay, gotta get movin'!