Today is my birthday. WHOOT!!!!
I’m 31.
Which is apparently REALLY old to sweet little bitches babies like Jen and Katie who have never seen The Princess Bride or Ice Castles (which is being remade!!!!!!) and don’t even know the show Greatest American Hero. They’ve also made it their life’s purpose this past week to make me feel old. But really, I just feel bad for them because they’ve missed out on SO MUCH GOOD STUFF.
ANYWAY, I’m going to get a pedicure and have lunch today with my girlfriend Hannah. Without kids! So my genius self thought it would be a great present if my husband and the boys stayed at my in-laws house last night.
Because OMFG, a night of quiet, watching shows *I* want to watch, sleeping uninterrupted, not waking up to an alarm, and then getting to watch the news in the morning?! HEAVEN!
Except, I miss them. And I feel guilty that I wanted a night alone for my birthday. But they’ll be home tonight for my birthday dinner and for cake. And Dylan promised to sing me the Birthday Song. So I should just get over it and enjoy my day, right?
RIGHT?
Also, Mom, Dad and Court? It’s fucking garbage day. I’m pissed.
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Happy Birthday.
No mommy guilt, enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday!!!! Hope your
garbageday is SUPER!!!.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Merry Christmas to all… =-.
I think it sounds like the perfect birthday gift! Enjoy the quiet, the coffee consumed in peace and the news. Now I wish it were my birthday.
Happy Birthday!!
.-= Karen Chatters´s last blog ..The quiet after the storm =-.
Happy Birthday!
No need to feel guilty! This time alone will make you an even better Mom the rest of the days of the year. Enjoy the day!!!!
.-= WaitingLisa´s last blog ..I Feel Like I’ve Been Stabbed Seven Times And Had Organs Stolen =-.
Happy birthday!
And I do the same thing about wanting time alone – the guilt sort of ruins it. Why do we punish ourselves? We’re crazy, which was proven when we even had kids, right?
.-= Heather, Queen of Shake Shake´s last blog ..All I Got for Christmas is Some Housewife P0rn =-.
I cannot believe those sons of bitches are picking up garbage today. And at my house too. I hope you can still enjoy lunch and a quiet day!!
#1: You are NOT old. Because I am 31, and I am not old, so that means you aren’t old either.
#2: I LOVE Wesley.
#3: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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I for one can not wait for garbage day. Wiping the slate clean, so to speak? Maybe? Ah, screw it. Happy Birthday!
.-= C @ Kid Things´s last blog ..A Gift that Keeps on Giving =-.
It’s garbage day here, too!
Happy Birthday – love you.
Sorry to say, but age is getting to you. How do you forget it’s garbage day and send away your husband?!
Hope the rest of the day is exactly how you pictured it.
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Happy whatever the hell you’re celebrating at this time!!! =-.
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
second, I’d like to redeem my generation. I am 21. and I have seen The Princess Bride so many times I can quote the whole thing from memory.
.-= Molly´s last blog ..Fear and Hope =-.
Happy birthday, Meghan! A night alone with all that sleep sounds pretty heavenly to me. My birthday is next month, so you’ve got me thinking…
.-= Assertagirl´s last blog ..The first month. =-.
Happy Birthday!!!
My 38 year old partner had never heard of Ice Castles, and when I told her the story about the roses at the end, I started to cry! How sad and pathetic is that??
Happy Birthday!!!
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First, let’s address the fact that you called me a bitch, eh? We can let this slide today, only because it’s your birthday. Asshole.
But you have nothing to feel guilty for. The boys are probably having a GREAT and you should too. Enjoy your day, get that birthday song tonight and all will be well.
Um yes…lets address this name calling. You are such a hooker. There. I feel better.
Now, I hope you have a FANTASTIC day. Wanting a night/day without your kids is nothing to feel guilty about. I love you to pieces and pieces and pieces and can’t wait to give you a birthday hug in 10 days and like….some amount of hours (I’m too lazy to count it)
.-= jen´s last blog ..Cartoons are the Devil! =-.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
They’ve never seen The Princess Bride??? WTF???? Classic.
Don’t feel guilty…a short break is good!
Happy Birthday!
.-= Bridget´s last blog ..Merry Christmas to all! =-.
When you asked DJ and the kids to go stay at the in-laws, did DJ say, “As you wish”? Cause that would just be so fucking awesome.
Yesterday was my… I mean “our” anniversary, and I wanted a night of hanging out with my husband, having un-interrupted conversations, a whole night of sleep, and sleeping in. I got all of the above, with minimal guilt.
Because, OMG, we deserve it sometimes! And Jeremy even watched Friends with me before bed. Heaven.
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And, shit, Happy Birthday!!!!!
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Happy birthday! Breaks are often too short so enjoy it!
I’m a college kid and I’ve seen Princess Bride tons of times. You’re my sister’s age (actually a little younger; don’t you love that phrase? ) so I’ll have to ask about Ice Castles. =)
Happy Birthday…I am very, very jealous! I WISH my husband would take my boys away for one whole night. I don’t know what I’d do with myself! Hope you enjoyed!
.-= Laber of Love´s last blog ..The best use of the tractor =-.
31? old? heh. My mom 46 when she had me. You’re now 31 and have 2 sweet, adorable kids. You’re only old when you stop embracing life. =P Happy Birthday Meghan!! Have an absolutely FANTASTICAL day!
.-= Krissy´s last blog ..It’s Christmas Eve! =-.
Happy Birthday! I’d be pissed too, if it was garbage day and had to do it. Mr. Husband says that’s what we had kids for, to do the things we don’t want to!
.-= LaTonya´s last blog ..Wii-dicted =-.
Believe it or not, I’m walking on air, I never thought I could feel so freee-eee-eeeeee.
Now I have that going through my head. THAT you should feel guilty about.
Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday, lady. ANd also, ohmigod, I’m like your effing grandma
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Happy Birthday!!
Hope the guilt didn’t last too long and you were able to enjoy every peaceful moment! I know I would!
.-= punkinmama´s last blog ..merry christmas =-.
As an official guilt opponent, I must weigh in here. Do NOT feel guilty for wanting a little “you” time on your bday. It’s not just enjoyable — it’s NECESSARY to your sanity and therefore the wellbeing of your family.
Also, happy birthday! I’m older than you. 33. Blah.
.-= Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt´s last blog ..Musings of Modern Mamas =-.
Never seen The Princess Bride? That’s just WRONG.
Hope you had a great one! Happy Birthday!!
.-= Elaine´s last blog ..Picture Perfect =-.
Happy Birthday to you! I know what you mean about Mommy guilt – it is so hard to get away from it! I hope that you were able to enjoy yourself in spite of it – and that you had a good dinner w/the family tonight!
Happy birthday Meghan
I always want a day to myself for Mother’s Day, which is extra guilt-inducing. You totally deserve it… minus trash duty.
.-= jasmine´s last blog ..merry christmas! =-.
I saw a garbage truck today and I thought of you.
Happy Birthday Meggy! It’s going to be a great new year.
.-= heather…´s last blog ..Gifted =-.
Yes, get over it. I remember when I was divorced and I would have my x take the kids on Mother’s Day. I wanted a day to myself. Nothing wrong with giving yourself a day to yourself for your birthday. It’s okay!!! Someday when you kids are parents they will understand.
.-= Debby Pucci´s last blog ..SAYING GOODBYE TO 2009 =-.
Happy Birthday. It was my son’s birthday too, he turned 9. Looked at me and said that he hoped that I didn’t feel badly that my life was almost over compared to his.
I am 40. Got to love the kids.
.-= Jack´s last blog ..A Look Back at 2009 =-.
You absolutely deserve a night to yourself! Happy Belated birthday. Wish we could live closer so I could help you celebrate. The 30′s are wonderful, and you are right – they’ve missed out on a lot of great television!!
Happy (late) Birthday!
I know, it sucks when you get just what you think you want and then you realize it isn’t really what you want. I dream of time to myself, then when I get it I find myself lonely.
See what having kids has done to us? Ughh
And 31? You are a mere babe to me. *sigh*
.-= Kristine´s last blog ..Santa came to town! =-.
31 is young. I’m 40 but not yet feeling it. I still think I’m 31. Which I think is the secret to staying young — to actually think and believe you are younger
Happy Birthday! Hope it’s a GREAT year:)
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Christmas =-.