As I am now 84 I feel I quite entitled to wish myself a happy birthday. It has been a long journey to get this far, one that has not always been smooth but mainly happy. I have so much to be thankful for: wonderful parents, two children, six grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. Two husbands the first with whom I spent some happy times and some not so good; the second with whom I've now been for nearly 50 years and who cares for me so well. Thank you Phil.
Yes, although I can no longer walk very far and I ache a lot, I have a lot to be grateful for so why shouldn't I wish myself a very happy birthday and with a bit of luck at least a few more to follow this one. It always pays to be hopeful.
The one thing I am not feeling happy about is the fact they are forecasting my birthday to be 37ºC (about 99ºF). I am quite used to it being hot on my big day but this I think is carrying it a bit far. My daughter and her hubby are shouting us dinner at night (as they did for Phil last month) and the restaurant is well airconditioned so we won't feel the heat while we eat. Hopefully the rest of the family will make it as well 'cos, as you know, I just love it when we all get together.
I really think that's enough for now don't you? You have to indulge we oldies when we celebrate our birthdays. We are allowed to go a little bit potty!!!!!
85...no problem.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to ya!
Thank you. I seem to actually have gone a little potty at first as I put I was 85 whereas I am actually only a young 84. :)
DeleteHappy birthday Mimsie hope that your day was enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteIt was quiet to begin with but then evening with family made it extra special.
DeleteThank you for your kind wishes.
Happy Birthday! I hope the weather cools down for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your wishes.
DeleteIt stayed pretty warm throughout the day but the evening with family was so enjoyable I didn't really notice it all that much.
Thank you, Mimsie, for a positive and uplifting post, And Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Geo for your kind comments. One has to try to be positive..sometimes a tad difficult though.
DeleteA very, very happy birthday Mimsie. I hope the weather cools down for you, and that your birthday dinner is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much EC.
DeleteAn enjoyable dinner and then cake at C's after which made it extra special. 7yo G/granddaughter helped me blow out the candles.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteI wished you early... now the wishes are doubled!!!!!!!!! Have a super supper and I hope the forecast proves not so daunting after all. Huggies, YAM xx
Thanks Yam. Hot yes and still hot today and more to come.
DeleteHad a wonderfully happy birthday which was all that really counted.
More time with family....always special. xxx
Congratulations and Happy belated Birthday! I thought I was doing good at turning 68 recently...:)JP
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot JP. I think I can remember being 68....just. :)
DeleteHappy Birthday Mimsie 84 is a great age and you are truly blessed with family and love. It sure is warm in your part of the world. Take care Mimsie I do wish you all the best in this new year and new age. Happy Happy. HUGS B
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Buttons. Your comments helped make my birthday complete.
DeleteTo you and yours also a good year ahead. xx
Happy Birthday......and yes....many many more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Delores....and I will do my utmost to fulfil that wish.
DeleteHappy Birthday! I know you shouldn't but did you have a tiny slice of cake to celebrate?
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely time at dinner and I hope they all make it there.
Thank you River.
DeleteYes, after dinner (they all made it OK) we went to C's for cake with candles and all. K said it was only a Coles cake but it was chocolate and very fancy and very rich. Of course I had a small slice. Am getting a little old now to worry too much thank goodness.
Happy 84th Birthday dear Mimsie! What a wonderful attitude you have, and I'm sure that is one of the many reasons you are who you are! I love your little sign, too...."So far, this is the oldest I've ever been!" FUNNY!! Big hugs to you! Oh, P.S. You were quite the Happy New Year gift to your parents, weren't you?! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Becky for your kind wishes. I think my folks looked on me as a gift they'd been longing for so all good in that regard. Hugs to you too.
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