When your bed is thrusting and vibrating and you’re the only one in it, something’s not quite right.
Today is my birthday, but it’s not just any old run-of-the-mill anniversary. At 7:00 this morning as consciousness broke I rolled over into my 50’s. However instead of gently greeting the new decade, this was the alarm clock parked outside my front door:
[wpvideo GjrJ2OfA]Not exactly the kind of jackhammering a gal hopes for on her birthday.
As I lay in bed, throbbing on my mattress, I couldn’t help but wonder if this wasn’t some kind of metaphoric symbol about the road ahead: “Hope you’ve enjoyed the ride so far Andie! Now we’re going to bust up a few parts and see how she runs.”
On the other hand, maybe it’s not about breaking apart as much as it’s about cracking up. Humor might have saved me last week as I was hosting a full-blown pity party for myself about turning 50. Andrew had convinced me he hadn’t planned anything for my birthday. Then he ambushed me Friday night with a surprise party. This from the man who can’t plan dinner? Yeah I was definitely, delightfully surprised, and grateful as hell for family and friends who love me.
The jackhammer has stopped now and I can hear the kids stirring. Time to prepare yet another nutritious breakfast. Don’t I get a bye today?
Alright, breakfast is on. Cake anyone?!
Hey Rufus, Happy birthday! i know i’m only a few months away but i still have time to say it….god you’re f$%king old!
love you, mikey
ps. “Not exactly the kind of jackhammering a gal hopes for on her birthday.” hilarious!
Back at ya’, old man! xx
Fabulously funny! Just like YOU! And now you’re Fabulously Fifty!!!!! YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Love and age lines, Susie
Thanks honey! xx
Happy birthday!
Happy BDay!
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Spit out my coffee reading this! Brilliantly funny. Happy Birthday!! xo
Thanks surprise party hostess with the most-ess! Love ya’ …! xx
Happy birthday – thanks for taking the time to make me laugh!
Love it! Happy Birthday to you! And thank you for sharing your blog!
Physical age is just a number for keeping track of how society expects you to conduct yourself. It’s a suggestion. Mentally, you can be as old, or young as you wish. I’m about 15 right now. Physically, I wouldn’t mind being 50 again at all. Love your humor. Enjoy your day.
“Not the kind of jack hammering a gal hopes for” indeed. Happy birthday!
LOL! That was a hilarious read! 🙂
Happy Birthday – From my husband and I…! Hope you have a fab 50!! xx
Thank you so much! (Delayed response time now cuz’ I’m 50 and slower.)
Happy birthday!
Happy 50th birthday Andie
Afternoon! I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Full details are here 🙂 http://fibijeeves.wordpress.com/ -Happy Birthday for yesterday. What an excellent day for a birthday… 🙂
Hey Fibi – check out my Versatile Blogger post and link to your blog! Thanks so much again! 🙂
Thanks Fibi … a very thoughtful day-after-birthday present! Will whip up a post and link it back to you. Have a great day! 🙂
This was so funny, I had a great laugh. At our age, humor is what keeps us going and a quirky point of view is always appreciated.
Thanks so much! I couldn’t agree with you more … if we can’t laugh, God help us. Really like your blog’s humour too! 🙂
Happy birthday!