I’m Beautiful Like Me.

Early this afternoon, Joy called from Sonnie’s house and when I answered, did not wish me a Happy Birthday or even say “hello.” She asked to speak with Husband, who then disappeared into our bedroom. I took a shower, nursed the baby (who then fell asleep) and eventually left to head to Sonnie’s. Husband was behaving very suspiciously. I asked him repeatedly what he was up to. He grinned and said “Nothing.”

Mmm-hmmm.

When we arrived, he quickly dashed into the front door (which is not the door they typically use, mind you), leaving me outside to carry the boy and about a hundred bags (since I can’t go to Sonnie’s without all of my WIPs [works in progress]). I got Buddha out of the carseat and Husband suddenly reappeared, trying to take him from me. “No, no,” I said. “I’ve got him, you get everything else.”

I went to the proper door, where I was greeted by a sign and a Lei. “Put this on.” It stated.

Okay then.

I knocked and was told to come in.

The kids and Sonnie leapt from behind the kitchen counter, shouting “SURPRISE!” while Sonnie’s husband wielded our camcorder. They had decorated, set the table complete with hand-written menus and sang The Birthday song to me. They even made chocolate cake (my favorite!). It was really, really sweet.

The rest of the afternoon, I helped Sonnie organize her yarn, knitted a bit, browsed Sonnie’s knitting books and just enjoyed the company of our new friends (who feel very much like people we’ve known forever).

I had a really good time, despite the rowdy kids, the arguing boys, and being over-tired myself.

It was a really great birthday. Thank you so much, y’all.