People had been asking me for weeks what I wanted for my birthday and I swear I'm not a normal girl when it comes to these sorts of things. I mean what I REALLY want money can't buy, but I didn't want/need jewellery, clothes, perfume, books or anything. I scratched my head for weeks and really tried hard to think of something, anything, but I kept coming up blank. I am pretty content with what I have here in my home and I didn't think people needed to worry about spending money on a bunch of stuff I don't really need.
So I got what any regular 30 year old woman could possibly want - lawn!
I have only been bugging Simon for two years to put lawn on this patch for us, and now I finally have it! I think the dog is as excited as I am!
I also ate three meals out - a lovely breakfast with Simon which included marinated Persian fetta and avocado on sourdough toast with bacon, yum cha lunch with Simon and my Dad then a Moroccan feast with the rest of the family for dinner. Now anything related to food always makes me happy, so this was a win-win all round. I came home late last night positively stuffed.
There was no cake or singing though, which is fine by me as I was happy to bypass the true celebration kinda stuff, but Simon did try and play me a song on his ukele when we got home. And no, he can't play. And yes, it was rather hilarious.
There were however FIVE bunches of flowers delivered to my door! One from the lovely Carly and Sarah and another from another lovely babyloss friend, who doesn't write here, but she knows who she is. Amazing to think I didn't know these girls 12 months ago really, yet they have both been so amazingly kind since I lost my little girl.
But the best present was saved for last! Jess, you're my hero. I should have really thought to ask for EWAN!! Silly me! (And the coolest bit, in the actual link to this pic, it sparkles!)
So it was another day spent without her, but another day survived. It was also another day spent with my son, safely tucked away inside. And at this point, I really can't ask for much more than that.
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Sounds like a blissful day all around. Good for you. I'm sure Hope was sending you a million Birthday kisses all day!
ReplyDeleteThe lawn looks wonderful. Love the belly shots too!
ReplyDeleteSal, that is too funny! Glittery Ewan doesn't do it for me, but I can see the appeal of the kilt.
ReplyDeleteGlad the day was filled with good eating and grass. My thirtieth involved nobody remembering and a taking myself out for a martini. It wasn't pretty.
Much love to you.
It is so good to hear you living your life. I know it's still hard, and always will be hard to live without your beautiful Hope. But to hear the happiness creap in your voice along side the grief, well it is wonderful. Good for you for allowing some happiness back in.
ReplyDeleteYou truly are an amazing woman!
Happy Birthday (it's still the 23rd here) and best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy.
so glad it was a special day - you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! And so glad you had a nice, easy day filled with love and people who made you feel special. You SO deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy:)
xxoo
So good you had a lovely day. Glad the flowers arrived on time. Thinking of you. xxxx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good day all round . . . hope it is a precursor of things to come in this year for you.
ReplyDeleteYea for lawn!!
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love the pictures
happy birthday, sally. glad it was such a yummy day for you. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy food filled day for you! Yummo!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good day! Too bad you didn't film Simon's song playing...I'd pay to see that!
Happy birthday!
xx
The belly photos are wonderful! Happy Birthday to a great mama. I know Hope was there with you....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful grass. How lovely it will be to laze outside with pup and babe!
ReplyDeleteIt's still the 23rd here and I'm celebrating Sally by eating a slice of German Chocolate Cake!
Love you mama!
Happy Birthday!! It's still the 23rd here :) The grass looks super!! I'm sorry it was a birthday without Hope, but I'm sure she was celebrating with you! And all the food you talked about is making me hungry :)
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Ashley
You look beautiful, and this post made me smile. I also love the green grass and the reminder that it's spring there.
ReplyDeleteIt's still the 23rd here, so happy birthday again! I'm so glad you had a good day.
Happy Birthday! You look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteso glad you had a lovely day. You look just gorgeous....xxxx
ReplyDeleteOkay, first thing: Holy crap you look good. You glow and the belly looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I'm glad you got spoiled with food. I'm a total foodie myself, and for my birthday we did a Japanese hibachi dinner.
Wishing you a happy birthday on this side of the world.
xo
oh sally. sending you so much love on your 30th birthday! so glad you got the lawn you have been dreaming of.
ReplyDeletei remember feeling old turning 30. ha! so sad to say goodbye to my 20s. now time seems so different. and of course now i really feel old...and losing our babies puts adds a whole new level to aging...
and you are young and beautiful!
Lawn AND sparkly Ewan! What more could a girl wish for?
ReplyDeleteJess you are so brainy! How did you make the computer do that?!
xo
I think lawn is a genius present.
ReplyDeleteBoth you and Simon look great in the photos. You really are glowing and gorgeous. It makes me so excited to meet Thumper.
I'm glad you liked glittery Ewan. Next year I'm aiming to send you the real thing!
xx
after reading the happy sad mama's entry tonight, as i am in my 2-3rd month of grief right now, i was reminded of this song and i know it will give you the chills like me,though the seasons may be off from what you are used to.
ReplyDeleteapril come she will
~simon and garfunkel
april, come she will
when streams are ripe and swelled with rain
may, she will stay
resting in my arms again
june, she'll change her tune
in restless walks she'll prowl the night
july, she will fly
and give no warning to her flight
august, die she must
the autumn winds blow chilly and cold
september, i remember
a love once new has now grown old
Happy Belated Birthday! The lawn looks great and you all look very happy - even the dog!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed the day. Sending love...
Happy Birthday. That looks like nice grass. I wonder if anyone has noticed that Ewan looks a lot like Simon.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday!! love the grass... and ewan!!! wooowoooo
ReplyDeleteThe lawn looks wonderful, as do you. And I'm still giggling at sparkly Ewan.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful day you were blessed with . I don't know Simon but I can just imagine the ukele scene. That is a treat there.
ReplyDeleteOh lordy, if you're old then I must be ancient! I thought at 30 I would feel all growed up and then at 35 and then at 40...
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad you enjoyed your birthday and I love the lawn and I have an image of you, Simon and Thumper crawling around on it. And you look radiant
xxx
You look great, Sally. The ukelele song sounds funny. :)
ReplyDeleteAs I write this I have tears streaming down my face. Your post really touched me especially the last part:
ReplyDelete"So it was another day spent without her, but another day survived. It was also another day spent with my son, safely tucked away inside. And at this point, I really can't ask for much more than that."
Reading that just made so much sense to me, I am so grateful for every day I have with my new little baby growing inside me, and I just pray we both get to take home healthy living children.
Tons of **HUGS** from Florida.
ahhh- i missed it! sorry sal- i know you understand.
ReplyDeletehappy 30th!!! the 30's are way better i swear. i can say that as i'm nearing 40. I know its going to be a wonderful decade for you full of lawn and kids and fun. I know its hard to imagine right now, with the year you had, but it just has to get better. it will.
xo
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a sexy Ewan pic! Have you seen "The Pillow Book"? Beware: it has some raunchiness to it and quite a bit of nudity. And it showcases his (as my husband says) "versatility" as an actor. Not one to watch with parents or kids (and, honestly, I blushed when watching it with my husband!).
grass will really come in handy when the baby is here!
ReplyDeleteand i am glad you didn't have to sit thru a singing of happy birthday. I am not sure I could take that, even now.