An odd combination I’ve been told, but when I point to myself, I get a head nod and a “Yeah, that’s pretty you”.
SO, I turned 30 this month. The BIG DIRTY THIRTY. 3 weeks ago to be exact. And
being the girl that I sometimes choose to be, I wanted, not just a 30th Birthday Party but a 30th CELEBRATION ! (cue fireworks and jazz hands).
A few years ago ...
My birthday is the first week in June. The 6th to be exact.
When Stephen and I first met, he worked from 2pm to midnight.
At the beginning of every month, from the 6th on, he couldn't request time off or be out of town, it was a requirement of the job.
We would celebrate my birthday on the 5th "because it's the 6th in New Zealand" for the first few years. One year, Stephen wasn't even in the country for the my birthday, so we didn't even do anything. So, you can see, I'm slightly sensitive when it comes to my birthday and my husband.
Fast forward to earlier this year ...
I'm not subtle, clearly, so I made a pretty big deal about the fact that I was turning 30 this year.
All year.
I was pretty vocal about the fact
Last month ...
In May, I went to New Zealand for 7 days. A VERY short trip, with a specific purpose, namely, BROTHER 3's wedding.
Why only 7 days you ask? Because, I had to work, and ... I went to New Zealand in March.
"YOU WENT TO NEW ZEALAND IN MARCH AND MAY!" is the all to often incredulous question I receive.
Ah, my Grandma died in March, so yes, I definitely went back and we'd planned earlier in the year for the husband, kids and I to go back to NZ for BROTHER 3's wedding, and BROTHER 4's return from his mission.
But since BROTHER 3 and Grandma changed the plans, we cancelled the family trip.
The husband and I were sitting on the couch at the beginning of May and he randomly asked "Do you want to go back to NZ for BROTHER 3's wedding?" To which I responded "No".
Now, while you might think I'm ridiculous saying no to a trip to NZ, in March, our 3 year old and I traveled 44 hours to get from Auckland, NZ to Salt Lake City, UT, via CHINA. Five (5) planes, a crazy country and a 3 year old?
Exactly.
The other reason, you'll see in the disclaimer below the next sentence.
So, after a very convincing conversation with my husband (You'll fly direct to NZ and it'll be on Air New Zealand, blah, blah, sweetness) I was convinced and excited.
[DISCLAIMER: I'm very particular about certain things. Food, presents I receive from my husband. I want what I want, and would rather get nothing, then get something I didn't want. I'm not like this with everyone, just with Stephen, though I LOVE homemade gifts more than anything! Especially from my babies, and definitely from my husband. It's just, in my mind, I think, if you're going to spend our money on stuff for me, just get me stuff I want. Logical right?]
All this being said, I didn't want the trip to New Zealand to be my Birthday present. I'd like to say I'm sorry, but I'm not. The above disclaimer explains why, no need to elaborate.
By now, I'm sure you're thinking, your husband must be a SAINT to be married to someone like you. I agree, therefore, we will refer to him moving forward as The SAINT.
I feel like this story is quite long. So I'm going to take a break. Be prepared for part two later.
My birthday is the first week in June. The 6th to be exact.
When Stephen and I first met, he worked from 2pm to midnight.
At the beginning of every month, from the 6th on, he couldn't request time off or be out of town, it was a requirement of the job.
We would celebrate my birthday on the 5th "because it's the 6th in New Zealand" for the first few years. One year, Stephen wasn't even in the country for the my birthday, so we didn't even do anything. So, you can see, I'm slightly sensitive when it comes to my birthday and my husband.
Fast forward to earlier this year ...
I'm not subtle, clearly, so I made a pretty big deal about the fact that I was turning 30 this year.
All year.
I was pretty vocal about the fact
Last month ...
In May, I went to New Zealand for 7 days. A VERY short trip, with a specific purpose, namely, BROTHER 3's wedding.
Why only 7 days you ask? Because, I had to work, and ... I went to New Zealand in March.
"YOU WENT TO NEW ZEALAND IN MARCH AND MAY!" is the all to often incredulous question I receive.
Ah, my Grandma died in March, so yes, I definitely went back and we'd planned earlier in the year for the husband, kids and I to go back to NZ for BROTHER 3's wedding, and BROTHER 4's return from his mission.
But since BROTHER 3 and Grandma changed the plans, we cancelled the family trip.
The husband and I were sitting on the couch at the beginning of May and he randomly asked "Do you want to go back to NZ for BROTHER 3's wedding?" To which I responded "No".
Now, while you might think I'm ridiculous saying no to a trip to NZ, in March, our 3 year old and I traveled 44 hours to get from Auckland, NZ to Salt Lake City, UT, via CHINA. Five (5) planes, a crazy country and a 3 year old?
Exactly.
The other reason, you'll see in the disclaimer below the next sentence.
So, after a very convincing conversation with my husband (You'll fly direct to NZ and it'll be on Air New Zealand, blah, blah, sweetness) I was convinced and excited.
[DISCLAIMER: I'm very particular about certain things. Food, presents I receive from my husband. I want what I want, and would rather get nothing, then get something I didn't want. I'm not like this with everyone, just with Stephen, though I LOVE homemade gifts more than anything! Especially from my babies, and definitely from my husband. It's just, in my mind, I think, if you're going to spend our money on stuff for me, just get me stuff I want. Logical right?]
All this being said, I didn't want the trip to New Zealand to be my Birthday present. I'd like to say I'm sorry, but I'm not. The above disclaimer explains why, no need to elaborate.
By now, I'm sure you're thinking, your husband must be a SAINT to be married to someone like you. I agree, therefore, we will refer to him moving forward as The SAINT.
I feel like this story is quite long. So I'm going to take a break. Be prepared for part two later.
2 comments:
Hahahahaha!!! I think that most people are like you, you just have the balls to tell everyone. I totally picked out my own gift this year, complete with how my hubby should pay for it ;)
"NZ for BROTHER 3's wedding"
I thought you meant your brother's 3rd wedding. I got really confused. Say hello to The Saint for me.
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