Well, Saturday was Paul's birthday. Unfortunately he had to work until 2 am and then be back at work at 11 in the morning, but we had a good time anyway. Josh got home around 10 and we trucked off to shop for Paul's gifts and cake and stuff. Then we came home and Joshy made dinner while I wrapped presents. When Paul came home I gave him his presents, I got him 'Mind of Mencia' season one (which we watched in its entirety last night), a book of Sudoku puzzles, a t-shirt that says 'beauty is just a light switch away' and a tub of gummy worms. He seemed to like it all. Then we ate Josh's delicious rigatoni and chicken and watched 'The Chronicles of Narnia' (which was absolutely terrific in every way and very Easter appropriate...I had forgotten since reading it like 20 years ago how very allegorical of Christianity it is). Then I put candles in the shape of a '2' and a '9' on a triple chocolate cake and sang Happy Birthday for Paul. When we went to bed that night Paul said it was the best birthday that he had had in years. Yay me! I did the best that I could on our limited budget and he seemed to be happy :)
We didn't really celebrate Easter, which is sad. I would like to say that I celebrated it in some small way, but I didn't, other than an addendum to my regular prayers. Although I am still very much a Christian in my heart and mind, I just seem to feel lately that organized religion is such a sham in general. I get a lot more spiritual renewal out of listening to Handel's Messiah or praying or reading the Psalms, I hope God doesn't mind that I don't much want to worship publicly.
In an hour we are going to pick up my friend Amy from the airport! She is staying with us for 6 days. I'm really looking forward to it, although I'm not sure how much we will be able to do due to lack of car most of the time and extreme lack of funds on my part. But it will be fun just seeing a girlfriend again.
Wednesday I believe that we are continuing our birthday celebration for Paul by getting together with some of his work friends at a, whaddyacallit, like place with an arcade and mini golf and go-carts and stuff. His work friends are mostly maniacs so that should be fun/interesting.
Now for the sap! Paul, I hope that you will read this today, although I know that you are not a fan of blogs, even mine :) I just want to let you know that you are my best friend, my best confidante, my best everything. You have made me happy in ways that I cannot express and never imagined that I would feel. The day that I get to marry you will be the happiest day of my life and the fact that you already call me and Smeagol your family makes me feel more special than I can say. Over the past few weeks you have made a specific effort to be more healthy, this has translated to a happier you and you have passed that on-making me a happier me and us a happier us. You have also showed me in so many ways that you are ready to grow up and start an adult life with me. I know how hard this has been and your willingness to do it for me and nobody else is a tremendous gift. I am so proud of you. I love you, moof, you are my best.
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Oh, God, Jenn, that last paragraph was so beautiful that it made me cry. I'm glad that Paul is making you happy. He can be trying at times (but, then again, who isn't?). I'm glad everything is coming together for you guys. Sudoku? I didn't think that Paul would be interested in something like that, but come to think of it, it is the type of puzzle that his brain is cut out for. I take one look at the grid and say, oh, hell, who gives a #$%&!. Try a release for boredom and let me know what kinds of crafts you're interested in and I'll go through my craft boxes and send some down to you. I'm very heavy on cross-stitch kits, counted, not stamped. And I'm so glad that Pauly got to spend his special day with you, his special girl! I couldn't think of anyone else I would rather have had him be with on that day than you (well, other than me, which wasn't possible!). Take care -- and have you tried to sit Smeagol on the shelf in the dryer to see if she can get heated a little bit? 'Cuz once she's in heat, she can get pregnant, yes?
Saturday was my Mama's Bday, too, so Happy Bday Paul.
I'm also glad to hear that you are happy. And things will work out someday financially. I have to keep telling myself that, even tho things are bleak right now. It will get better someday! I tell myself that, but still not sure how much of it I believe!!!
*HUGS*
Ha ha, you called him Moof.
-Chris
Hi lady! I think you probably gave more thought to Easter than a lot of people did this weekend, so I wouldn't think any less of your efforts. (Dinner is just dinner.) How exciting that Amy is visiting! I hope you guys have a blast, I wish it could be me! Sounds like your moof had a v good birthday indeed, can't ask for more than thoughtfulness and loved ones. *big big squeeze!*
*beams at everyone*
And mom, I will let you know. I can't really do cross stitch anymore though, unless they are very tiny kits, cause my eyes are generally too bad. i thought that didn't happen til you were older, but...
And Moof says hi to y'all!
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