Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:59PM
Heather J. Smith OH But I'm A Lucky Girl (And Sleepy From Travel)!
The copper gratin dish is from Adrian. Sometimes I hold it on my lap like a cat while I play video games.Everybody whose husbands are out of town for a week, raise your hand! (Hey, Vee Bee Jay!)
One lovely thing about being a grownup (besides wine, the option of cake for breakfast, and makeouts) is Birthdaykkah—when your birthday
My friend Brooke is about the kindest, most hilarious person you could ever hope to meet. AND she is willing to humor my yen for sketch-ass Indian buffet! sort of spreads out over a week or so. My birthday was Monday, and I’m so smitten with everyone I know, I can’t even stand it. I heard myself say, “OH but this is such a treat!” so many times, I grossed myself out. Adrian has been out of town, wrangling shooting in the woods (boo! For me, I mean), so I spent my Actual Birthday with my Actual Parents!
This involved flying. Every time I fly, I find myself gazing out the window at the clouds down below, thinking, “Laura Ingalls Wilder would be VERY SURPRISED at this.”
Over the last week (being a time zone away from my beloved husband notwithstanding), I have been surprised and delighted and
The first ascot ANYONE has made for me EVER!treated and ever, ever so grateful that somehow, magically, my life has become full of the MOST wonderful people. (Which I do not say merely because they have plied me with gifts and filled me with delicious foods. Srsly.)
I need to go put my head down. (And unpack. I can’t
Look at me bake, while it's chilly and I'm unemployed!relax until I unpack. Is it just me?) My heart burbles OVER with joy and gratitude for all y’all…from Mom and Dad, without whom there would BE no birthday, never mind this trip; my beautiful and geniusy Small; my bonus family of fantastic in-laws; my faraway friend, Vee Bee Jay, who not only makes me a better person by her example, but liberally sprinkles my life with treats and joy; and Adrian, who comes home toMORrow! Happy My Birthday to YOU!







