Today I turned 36. I’m kind of getting old, but not super old. Just kind of worn.
Like a couch that doesn’t need to be reupholstered, exactly, but that could use some throw pillows to perk it back up a bit.
(Note: If anyone wants to get me a birthday present I’d totally be into a gift card from Home Goods. I worked that whole “throw pillow” bit in there just now as a form of subtle subliminal messaging to my loved ones, and then realized that I don’t have time to play around here. Best just to be direct. I WANT THROW PILLOWS).
Another great option if you’re looking for a 36th birthday gift: These “Made in 1983″ mugs! I’m sure you can change the date if you’re seeing this in some distant future and you’re like wait, she wasn’t made in 1983! Use sense here.
This appears to be a picture of little Liz from a birthday past. Please take a moment to fully appreciate the glory of this wallpaper, as it provides an amazing backdrop for my birthday party.
If you want similarly awesome decorations for your 36th birthday party, check out Pinterest. They have everything over there.
If you’re hosting your own party and are in need of some cake ideas, I really love these options. I’m getting hungry and probably somehow damaging my cholesterol just thinking about this.
Anyway, here is a run-down of the things I am doing or have already done for fun on my birthday:
1. Slept in until 6:45. Boom! Thanks for your cooperation Nolan. (Note: In my 20s I would have been horrified that sleeping until 6:45 was a luxury. For my current self, this is the equivalent of sleeping until noon).
2. Ate leftover spaghetti bolognese with as much shredded parmesan as I could fit on my bowl. For “second breakfast.” That’s a thing, you guys.
3. Going to Dunks! So help me God if there is a delivery truck blocking the drive-thru lane today. Unacceptable on my special day.
4. Going to Marshall’s, Home Goods, or TJ MAXX (Wherever the wind may take me! I will not be restricted on this day! Might even double down and go to two of these stores. Again, my day).
5. Organizing my home office. Oooh, that reminds me that I need to show you guys my new home office at some point. I have been getting it set-up for a few weeks but it still needs a little work. As part of my birthday gift to myself I’ll be hanging some photos and also filing some papers. No big deal. It’s just how I roll).
6. Running 2 miles on my treadmill and also doing some rehabilitative strengthening exercises for my back, as prescribed by my chiropractor. What, that doesn’t sound like fun to you? I’m 36 you guys. These parts aren’t as well-oiled as they once were. Upkeep is important at my age.
7. Reading my new HGTV Magazine! Not while on the toilet. While on the couch. Because it’s my birthday. I will look at pictures of beautiful and organized houses and pretend I live in them and pretend that the dishwasher is empty and the laundry is done! Which is basically the same thing as emptying the dishwasher and folding the laundry, so two birds one stone here.
8. Blowdrying my hair for my date tonight. And by date I mean early-bird special with both Brian and Nolan. There are worse things than being taken to dinner by not one but two very handsome men. And I don’t want to brag, but 50% of my dates have full control over their bowels.
9. Take full control of the tv remote. I haven’t discussed this with Brian, but I’m pretty sure that on my birthday he’ll let me have at it. He’s considerate that way.
10. Enjoying a glass or two of red wine that is valued at at least $10 for the bottle. Again, extravagant, but I just feel like on my 36th birthday I should take a step up from the $4-$7 bottles I usually gravitate toward.
Don’t worry, I’m only leading this high-end lifestyle for the day. Tomorrow I’ll be back to planet Earth.
Kate
OMG second breakfast! I didn’t know that was a thing outside of our house. Second breakfast happens almost daily, and about once a week we have third breakfast too. And no, third breakfast is NOT THE SAME AS LUNCH. At least not to my 3 year old.
Liz
Your 3 year old sounds wise. I would always defer to your 3 year old when it comes to meal planning, going forward. Just makes sense.
Shannon
You’re in good company. Second breakfast is mentioned in The Hobbit – it’s a sign of good taste in literature.
Mer
Happy Birthday Liz! Go CRAZY! #seeyouathomegoods
Liz
Haha yes, see you there! *Unless I’m at TJ Maxx.
Katie
My kind of day!! Hope it’s been fun. Hugs!
Liz
It was a nice day 🙂 See you Thursday!
Tifani McKenzie
Happy Birthday to my favorite mommy blogger! Hope you have an amazing day and enjoy your fancy 10$ wine LoL!!!
Kate
Happy Birthday Liz!! ?
Liz
Thanks Kate! Nolan is pumped to see you tomorrow!
Jessica
Hubby totally dropped the ball for my bday this year. He didn’t even inform my 4yr old it was my bday; I had to do that and he was shocked. Like, “no way mommy has a bday I thought that was just for me!” So I took matters into my own hands and carted my boys, along w/ my sister & her 6 kiddos to Stony Brook. Sweated my butt off climbing up the falls while backpacking my 1yr old the whole way up and down. (Going down is WAY easier, especially when there are a trillion of stairs involved. I might be exggerating on the number but still….legs were burning here.) Then I stuffed myself and drank wine for dinner. Not too shabby if I say so myself. I’m good at this celebrating thing. People should hire me to plan their bdays.