Well, it would seem that your 40’s have nowhere to go but up! But that also sounds like a puking pun. Sorry. 😆 Trying to remember my worst birthday, it seems there were a few contenders, unfortunately. But 40 was a great one. And while I totally and relate to the chapter closing feelings, I can tell you that halfway through my 40’s, it feels like a wonderful new chapter is beginning. Praying the same for you! 💕
On my 36th birthday brett and I got into a *huge* fight, ended up not speaking for the entire day … my kids ate my cake (no candle, no singing), I doordashed a single pizza to myself, and then took Tylenol PM at 8 o’clock just to end the day early. Oh, and I started my period 🤣 GOOD TIMES. I did get a redo the following weekend but … that was probably my worst birthday ever. Anyway. 40 *is* a big deal and I am so glad you salvaged part of it!!
I've got a few more years for 40 but I DO have that shirt bookmarked! I'm so glad you were able to salvage most of your birthday plans. That kick-off to 40 sounds just cruel! My worst birthday was my 20th. I was in college and most of my friends from the previous year had either transferred schools or just happened to be gone over my birthday. I didn't do much of anything but do remember sitting in the shower and crying. Good times! 😂 (Luckily I found my tribe the following year and was able to celebrate my 21st properly. Phew!)
You know I love that shirt! Also, did I tell you on my 40th that we went to dinner as a family and my five year old screamed the entire time that he was starving while there was in fact a plate full of tacos in front of him but they did not have the right kind of cheese? At least I had a good margarita....
I love this post and am glad you got a birthday do-over! I am totally buying that candle for my bestie turning 40 next month. And yes, March was 2 minutes long!
You saying 30 felt like the opening of a chapter and 40 felt like a close is something I’m going to be thinking about for a long time 💛💛 Glad you got some good redos, friend! You make 40 look 🔥
That photo from your Monday is stunning! 😍 Glad you still got to celebrate even if it wasn't actually on the day. As a kid, when I turned 10 or so, I ended up sobging in my bedroom because my cousin tried to trick me into giving him an extra chocolate... I was very sensitive to their teasing 🙈
I turned 30 last year and had many feelings but hitting 40 and thinking about no more babies will be strange for me I think!
Glad you're feeling better-- happy bday! Also, The Anxious Generation is totally worth buying 😉 I'm only through the first part & already have it all marked up!
Happy birthday, Stacy! From a fellow mother-who-just-survived-a-stomach-bug, I am relieved to hear that it was short lived and you were still able to celebrate.
My 30th bday was the same way! I was hit with the worst stomach bug I’ve ever had and had to miss the nonrefundable trip my husband had surprised me with.
Had to recheck the date; thought I'd missed the birthday post! Plans--yeah, they're a nice idea! Glad things settled and things kinda fell into place. It all works for good! Happy, happy birthday Stacey! 🥞 Just a beautiful winter picture.
Happy birthday Stacy! Glad it was a short-lived bug. Going to have to check out Sandra Dallas’ books, they look intriguing.
I’m not sure I’ve ever had a bad birthday, but I couldn’t get my driver’s license on the actual day of my 16th birthday because the courthouse was closed for a state holiday. 🤦🏼♀️ So I had to wait all weekend til Monday to get it! And, like you, I do not love being surprised by a ton of people, so I threw MYSELF a 40th birthday party and enjoyed it very much.
Well, it would seem that your 40’s have nowhere to go but up! But that also sounds like a puking pun. Sorry. 😆 Trying to remember my worst birthday, it seems there were a few contenders, unfortunately. But 40 was a great one. And while I totally and relate to the chapter closing feelings, I can tell you that halfway through my 40’s, it feels like a wonderful new chapter is beginning. Praying the same for you! 💕
Happy birthday, Stacy! Loved this reflection 💕
On my 36th birthday brett and I got into a *huge* fight, ended up not speaking for the entire day … my kids ate my cake (no candle, no singing), I doordashed a single pizza to myself, and then took Tylenol PM at 8 o’clock just to end the day early. Oh, and I started my period 🤣 GOOD TIMES. I did get a redo the following weekend but … that was probably my worst birthday ever. Anyway. 40 *is* a big deal and I am so glad you salvaged part of it!!
I've got a few more years for 40 but I DO have that shirt bookmarked! I'm so glad you were able to salvage most of your birthday plans. That kick-off to 40 sounds just cruel! My worst birthday was my 20th. I was in college and most of my friends from the previous year had either transferred schools or just happened to be gone over my birthday. I didn't do much of anything but do remember sitting in the shower and crying. Good times! 😂 (Luckily I found my tribe the following year and was able to celebrate my 21st properly. Phew!)
You know I love that shirt! Also, did I tell you on my 40th that we went to dinner as a family and my five year old screamed the entire time that he was starving while there was in fact a plate full of tacos in front of him but they did not have the right kind of cheese? At least I had a good margarita....
Love your reflection and honesty. Inspiring as always!
I love this post and am glad you got a birthday do-over! I am totally buying that candle for my bestie turning 40 next month. And yes, March was 2 minutes long!
You saying 30 felt like the opening of a chapter and 40 felt like a close is something I’m going to be thinking about for a long time 💛💛 Glad you got some good redos, friend! You make 40 look 🔥
That photo from your Monday is stunning! 😍 Glad you still got to celebrate even if it wasn't actually on the day. As a kid, when I turned 10 or so, I ended up sobging in my bedroom because my cousin tried to trick me into giving him an extra chocolate... I was very sensitive to their teasing 🙈
I turned 30 last year and had many feelings but hitting 40 and thinking about no more babies will be strange for me I think!
Glad you're feeling better-- happy bday! Also, The Anxious Generation is totally worth buying 😉 I'm only through the first part & already have it all marked up!
Happy birthday, Stacy! From a fellow mother-who-just-survived-a-stomach-bug, I am relieved to hear that it was short lived and you were still able to celebrate.
My 30th bday was the same way! I was hit with the worst stomach bug I’ve ever had and had to miss the nonrefundable trip my husband had surprised me with.
Had to recheck the date; thought I'd missed the birthday post! Plans--yeah, they're a nice idea! Glad things settled and things kinda fell into place. It all works for good! Happy, happy birthday Stacey! 🥞 Just a beautiful winter picture.
You’re such a babe, Stacy! Happy belated birthday!
Haha, I also cannot think of AI without the context of cows.
Birks are out, with socks on.😅
Happy birthday Stacy! Glad it was a short-lived bug. Going to have to check out Sandra Dallas’ books, they look intriguing.
I’m not sure I’ve ever had a bad birthday, but I couldn’t get my driver’s license on the actual day of my 16th birthday because the courthouse was closed for a state holiday. 🤦🏼♀️ So I had to wait all weekend til Monday to get it! And, like you, I do not love being surprised by a ton of people, so I threw MYSELF a 40th birthday party and enjoyed it very much.