What year will my birthday be just another day? Not this year! Today I’m a whopping 27. It’s only 8 am and my Facebook and Phone are blowing up – thanks friends and family for all the wishes! Not to single out anyone, but every year, my fave radio girl, Pebbles, from Boston’s Jamn 94.5 writes on my wall wishing me a happy birthday. I feel like a kid getting a celebrity’s autograph every year she sends me birthday wishes. I love that she takes time out of her busy morning talk show to send me a happy birthday wish…
And although I think it should be a national law that nobody should work on their birthday, I am at work today. I took a quick break from designing the last floor (of 18) on my first solo project (woot woot) to share in my birthday glory. And when I walked into my office this morning… I was greeted with this lovely display…
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And in the card? A gift certificate from my office mate to the nail salon. Yay! I now have big plans to text my girl Erin tonight to make a manicure date! And as if that wasn’t enough… I came back to my desk an hour later and found these with a card…
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From all my coworkers in the Plumbing Dept. Awe. So sweet. We have to find an impromptu vase for them, so they’re in the kitchen water pitcher until I can bring them home. And I just love all the ‘wishes’ from the card. My fave has to be Bobby’s… because it comes from a guy.. and a young 20 something guy at that. For him to know EXACTLY what a new mommy needs (sleep) is really sweet ![]()
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Oh and did I mention that I’m rocking my Birthday Shoes? Yep. New shoes have been on my radar for the past few weeks and I found the perfect – not too pricey – pair the other weekend at the outlets..and Vinay got them for my Birthday (in addition to the architectural boat cruise he took me on the other weekend). So, I’m sporting them today…eat your heart out, Dorthy.
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Teal is the new red, by the way.
Off to get my work done… looking forward to a birthday lunch with my coworker (father of 3.. he’s great for parenting advice and chit chat.), and then home to celebrate with the family. I have big plans to order out tonight – a night I don’t have to cook dinner is quite a treat for a working mommy…looking forward to it! And if Avery cooperates, hubby and I might be able to watch a movie after Avery goes to bed. Oh and I can’t forget, my Grandma sent me $20 with my birthday card… so I need to think of how to wisely spend that….on myself of coarse
How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you take the day off and relax? Do you spend it at work and cooking dinner like any other day? How should I spend my birthday money? Maybe add it to my nail salon gift certificate and get a mani-pedi?

You are a hoot!! I love reading your blog! Have a great day! You deserve it!! ….and I vote mani/pedi!
haha, thanks Kendra. Just got out of a birthday lunch… been a good day so far!
Happy birthday from Owen and I! Go all out and get the mani/pedi – it’s your special day
love the shoes too!
Awe, thanks! I texted my girlfriend and we’re going for mani/pedi’s next week (because we all know I’ll be wiped out this week prepping for Avery’s party).
Have a great birthday! Those shoes are killer!
Thanks. I have a new pair of red ones (also Nine West) from a coworker for free (they were a gift and too big for her)… so I might have a new obsession for colored heels growing in my closest…
I think I might need this new obsession too! LOL…though haven’t worn heels since having le bebe
I wish I could wear flats… I’m just shy of 5′-2″ so heels are ESSENTIAL in my wardrobe. I do confess, I put the heels up as soon and I’m home with Avery and flip flops come on
HB girl!
Thanks Mrs. K
Happy happy birthday!
Thanks!!!
Sounds like you had a good birthday. Hope you got that sleep.
Thanks. I did! Avery slept from 8 to 6!
Ohhh yaaaaay!! My little guy is back to getting up two or more times a night. His top two teeth are finally coming in (he’s 11 months tomorrow).
oh I feel your pain… I know momma will give him lots of cuddling to feel better
Happy Belated Meghan! Love your birthday shoes
Awe, thanks Lindsey. They were surprisingly comfy for their first day on. I thought it would be painful breaking them in but they weren’t!
That’s awesome and that’s when you know you’ve got to go back and buy them in all your colors because comfy heels are such a rare find heheeh! Don’t tell your hubby I said that
haha… I should make it tradition. Every year a new pair of shoes in a new color for my bday
I’m sorry I missed your birthday. A very HAPPY birthday and I am digging those shoes. Sexy, sexy. Hope you enjoyed it.
haha thanks. I’ll have to start building a shoe collection under my desk at work….. like someone I know…hehe