My 28th Birthday
Yesterday, I turned 28 years old. After 6th grade, I never found February 20th, my birthday, to be much to celebrate about; it was just another day of my LIFE.
This year was different. This year, I realized that my LIFE is worth celebrating because my LIFE brought Justin and Nathan into this world. These two little people who have brought so much inspiration, joy, and laughter into the lives of many gives me more purpose and reason to rejoice than I ever knew.
I realized…without me, there would not be them. And, what kind of world would this be if Justin and Nathan were never here?
So, how did we celebrate? Loi bought killer tickets to WICKED, the musical I had been dying to see! We spent a good 6 hours away from the kids and transcended into another world of Good vs. Evil. The performer in me wanted to leap onto stage and belt out a song or two as I watched the talented actors bring the characters of Elphelba and Glinda and their stories to life. The actresses’ voices were phenomanal and the story line was seamless. I didn’t want it to end…although, the show lasted a good 3 hours.
Who knew I would have the courage to leave my Justin for that long in the care of another person (his paternal grandma). But, with all the stresses we’ve been through in this past year, I think this was a mini vacation we knew we both needed…and appreciated.
While the show (and seats) were outstanding, the best part of my day was coming home to a little surprise from Nathan. He had his auntie, who was caring for him, print out a CARS activity sheet and colored it for me. He labeled the SALLY car MOMMY and the LIGHTNING McQUEEN car NATHAN. We were driving down the road together…”HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOMMY,” it said, from Nathan and Justin. Despite all that he’s been through, with us being gone from him at weeks at a time while caring for Justin in the hospital, he still loves me and is still my mama’s boy…so sweet.
Happy Birthday to me!
February 21st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY, Momma! I’m happy that you had a great day…and this world would be a sad…unhappy place without Nathan and Justin!
You’re an amazing woman, wife, and mom and you deserve all the celebrations you received!
Love you
Ngoc
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February 22nd, 2008 at 7:36 am
You have the same birthday as my precious baby boy! Happy birthday to you!
I’m so glad to hear that you two got out for a bit. It really is good to do that now and then. And what a wonderful thing to come back home to!
xoxo
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:52 am
Happy Birthday!
We almost saw Wicked in London… we had tickets, but we decided to meet a friend who could only come see us that night instead of seeing the show, and we didn’t manage to get tickets for another night. People before shows in once-in-a-lifetime situations I say. I have yet to see it. I am a little envious of that part of your birthday!
I’m thrilled that it was such a great time for you and that you were able to leave the boys for a while. Time with your husband has to be that much more precious now. I hope you find many more fun moments to celebrate life with the various members of your precious family. AND… May God Grant You Many Years!
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Happy birthday - I am glad you were able to have some time alone with your husband. It’s good to take care of yourselves as well as taking care of your boys. I am also glad to hear that Justin is doing well.
Take care
Dina
March 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
jennifer.. i am so glad you finally gave yourself a break. your kids will see how stong their mom is and always..
i miss you so much..
i am always here if you need me..
xoxox to you and the boys…