MAY

Growing up I loved the month of May more than any other month of the year. This was probably because I was Queen for the Day on May 29th. My birthday. My parents, bless their hearts, made my birthday so special I thought the world revolved around me that entire day. It probably didn't help that I was the first-born child and grandchild on both sides. I loved it. The sun shone a little brighter and flowers bloomed with more color. I always had fun parties with my friends (some of them were legendary because my family can throw a good party), got to choose what I wanted for dinner that night and what type of cake my mom would make (chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, thank you very much). I simply just knew I was like extra super special on that day. 

My husband continues to curse my parents for this. Even after 30 years together. I keep telling him to get over it.  :)

Every year my dad calls me on my birthday to tell me this story (you need to insert your best "deep dad voice" in this part), "So, your mom was in labor and I was pacing the halls in the hospital because back then we weren't allowed in the room. I walked by a woman who was mopping the floors several times and then I finally stopped and told her, "It may be Memorial Day for you, but it's Labor Day for me." We throw our heads back and laugh at how witty he is every year.

I married a man whose birthday is also in May. Not the BEST day of the month - you know...the 29th, but in May, nonetheless. It was fate...

This year is a milestone birthday. I am turning 50. My expectations for the big 5-0 have toned down a smidgen from the old days. I found out that my oldest daughter is flying home for the weekend and my baby will be coming home from college. For my 40th my husband and I went to Mexico with two other couples. We like to say we spent a month there one week. It was very fun. This time I want my dad to call and tell me the story, have a nice dinner with family and friends and eat some chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. And I want a new front door. And a new storm door. I already bought myself some TOMS shoes, you know, to help ease myself into the 50's. I bought them in April. It helped a little.  :)   Yay for May!!

Me and my Dad on my 5th birthday. My Dad made me this butterfly cake.