tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post2043562565308839341..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Birthday Plans . . . and Adaptations. . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30001459654890959742013-05-19T05:56:51.985-07:002013-05-19T05:56:51.985-07:00I'm glad to see you had a good birthday after ...I'm glad to see you had a good birthday after all, and do make it last as long as you can! Birthday Month FTW!!<br /><br />Because My Big Day is on a Monday, I'm having friends over for pulled pork sandwiches and red velvet cupcakes on the Saturday before. On the day itself, I'm going to ask a friend to join me for a massage at an Ayurvedic Spa, followed by something tasty at a posh resto, just us two.<br /><br />My favorite family b-day tradition is that we call each other and sing "Happy Birthday." One year I was in Tokyo for my step-dad's birthday, so called him and left the message on the answering machine. My mom told me that he refused to erase it for months afterward! The old softy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70349175647068988702013-05-19T05:54:25.962-07:002013-05-19T05:54:25.962-07:00A very happy birthday to you! Reassuring to hear ...A very happy birthday to you! Reassuring to hear that 60 isn't so bad. Although it must help in your case to be surrounded by a connected family, be fully engaged in life and still rock a pair of skinny jeans. I'll look forward to observing your fine example of life in the 7th decade.L'age moyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297717031402619963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15829236736624374372013-05-18T15:36:46.077-07:002013-05-18T15:36:46.077-07:00May this prove to unexpectedly be a very happy bir...May this prove to unexpectedly be a very happy birthday, little baggies and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53262368177465413982013-05-18T11:53:15.544-07:002013-05-18T11:53:15.544-07:00Thanks very much, Iris. It probably is the new som...Thanks very much, Iris. It probably is the new something or other, isn't it?! We'll see what I make of the 7th decade. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67625186780418661152013-05-18T11:52:23.318-07:002013-05-18T11:52:23.318-07:00I love it -- a soft opening, what a great concept ...I love it -- a soft opening, what a great concept and one I think I'll run with. . . Thanks so much for the birthday wishes.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32693855567152509882013-05-18T11:51:34.216-07:002013-05-18T11:51:34.216-07:00They take a deep breath, those milestone birthdays...They take a deep breath, those milestone birthdays! Thanks for the birthday wishes!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78676542196988760912013-05-18T11:51:04.176-07:002013-05-18T11:51:04.176-07:00thank you!thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1131254604372776842013-05-18T11:50:50.118-07:002013-05-18T11:50:50.118-07:00There were a few barks but he was pretty good -- I...There were a few barks but he was pretty good -- I could always pretend I was watching Rin-tin-tin reruns or something, right?<br /><br />We were happy with our experience at Breathe Spa, on Granville, both visits -- very serene and professional and I love the line of products they use.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81943238396780088622013-05-18T11:47:04.604-07:002013-05-18T11:47:04.604-07:00Thank you! I am mature, aren't I? Besides the ...Thank you! I am mature, aren't I? Besides the numbers, I mean!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76847512392802279852013-05-18T11:46:01.999-07:002013-05-18T11:46:01.999-07:00That's it, Murphy, I'm declaring a Birthda...That's it, Murphy, I'm declaring a Birthday Month in honour of my 60th! Thanks for the inspiration and the birthday wishes. ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11612007945430752722013-05-18T11:45:14.266-07:002013-05-18T11:45:14.266-07:00We went to Breathe Spa, and I was very happy with ...We went to Breathe Spa, and I was very happy with the treatment there -- My daughter chose it because it's right downtown, so easy for us to get to (right on Granville, next to Scarlet, so you could splurge on fancy new lingerie as well! ;-) materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20595770634277893462013-05-18T11:43:43.810-07:002013-05-18T11:43:43.810-07:00We were very stealthy . . . .;-)
Thanks for the bi...We were very stealthy . . . .;-)<br />Thanks for the birthday wishes. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36482316082106103832013-05-18T11:37:17.181-07:002013-05-18T11:37:17.181-07:00I know! Turning 60 is one thing but decade 7??? Th...I know! Turning 60 is one thing but decade 7??? Thanks for the good wishes!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70833996786253289102013-05-18T11:36:15.554-07:002013-05-18T11:36:15.554-07:00Thanks, and you're right, seeing my granddaugh...Thanks, and you're right, seeing my granddaughters and my children is the loveliest gift of all (although I'm not turning away anything wrapped with a pretty bow either!)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-46602712549461389902013-05-18T11:35:06.770-07:002013-05-18T11:35:06.770-07:00Thank you! I must say that you are one of my inspi...Thank you! I must say that you are one of my inspirations for the rich possibilities of the 7th decade, although you've also realistically recorded its challenges. Your birthday wishes are much appreciated here -- still looking forward to meeting you one of these years. . .we're hoping to make a UK stop next year. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33019784879739143102013-05-18T11:33:24.789-07:002013-05-18T11:33:24.789-07:00Yes I will -- we're kindred spirits! ;-)Yes I will -- we're kindred spirits! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59926206305673871042013-05-18T11:32:44.542-07:002013-05-18T11:32:44.542-07:00Yes! I like this attitude very much! Yes! I like this attitude very much! materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29043123930008190452013-05-18T11:32:21.264-07:002013-05-18T11:32:21.264-07:00from your lips to God's ears, apparently . . ....from your lips to God's ears, apparently . . . ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-16108369103541978432013-05-18T11:31:49.659-07:002013-05-18T11:31:49.659-07:00Indeed I did, thanks!Indeed I did, thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76969466044064760902013-05-18T11:31:35.732-07:002013-05-18T11:31:35.732-07:00Oh, I've been that thoroughly pissed off Mom, ...Oh, I've been that thoroughly pissed off Mom, although not yesterday. Nice to know how nicely the memory smoothed out with time. . . In my childhood home, we always got a very special day all day on our birthdays, and I know I have high expectations. Happily, they were very well met by the end of yesterday. <br />Thanks so much for the sassy compliment -- really? fantabulous?! Woohoo! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71806112229742364422013-05-18T11:28:57.281-07:002013-05-18T11:28:57.281-07:00Yes, my inner 10-year-old can be noisy, but even s...Yes, my inner 10-year-old can be noisy, but even she was happy by the end of the day. Glad you managed to make the most of yours last week -- a good way to celebrate how well you did in the first year of what seems a daunting decade!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90051595003644536332013-05-18T09:38:54.950-07:002013-05-18T09:38:54.950-07:00Happy Birthday mater. I'm sure sixty is the ne...Happy Birthday mater. I'm sure sixty is the new something! Either way you are a wonderful ad for living life to the full whatever your age. I'm sure you will continue to do so in your seventh decade!! Enjoy carpe diem Iris HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79453993381596746212013-05-18T06:52:23.675-07:002013-05-18T06:52:23.675-07:00For the big decade birthdays, I believe, like Murp...For the big decade birthdays, I believe, like Murphy, in Birthday Week- so this is is merely a 'soft opening'. And we get to spend it with you first! Fond wishes for an exciting year and a happy, healthy seventh decade.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55677888676588848912013-05-18T05:41:15.354-07:002013-05-18T05:41:15.354-07:00Happy Birthday!! You do know what a high bar you&#...Happy Birthday!! You do know what a high bar you've set for the rest of us as we approach milestone birthdays?!? Enjoy the celebrations with your family. ilonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549380953245364444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50841401322267056272013-05-18T04:49:41.890-07:002013-05-18T04:49:41.890-07:00Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.com