OMG time is flying by fr me like you wouldn't believe. I had forgotten how hectic life can get when you have two children that need to be at different practices at different places at the same time, a husband who has a crazy work schedule, and my schedule we wont even speak about. I average about 2 hours in my house to get everything done. Oh my this is going to last until November.....
Yesterday was my birthday and I had a blast. The boys and Donte woke me up in bed at around 6AM. I got singing cards and WRAPPED presents, yes siree wrapped. Usually I get these things but they are still in the bag from the store they were purchased at. I had beautiful wrapping paper with bows and ribbons. MY loving husband stayed up well after bedtime and wrapped them just perfectly. Then it was the mad dash to get everyone dressed, fed and out the door. Donnie had his first football game and we had to be there by 7:45 AM. Can I just say how grown up my firstborn looked in his football gear. I could tell that he had a little bit of the football jitters but was he every ready to get out on the field and get that game started. He is a tight end for his team and did his job to the utmost. The parents sat on the sidelines and screamed our heads off...I think my husband was the loudest! Donnie won his game 12 to 0. He was grinning from ear to ear and was to the point that he was about to burst....I would call his mood gleeful. Then it was off to brunch at Westfield. The conversation was total football and Donnie ate like he had never seen food before. Of course they had to get the staff to come around and sing happy birthday to me.
One of my gifts was a tripod for my camera. After we got home I wanted to really check it out because when we took it to Donnies game I couldn't figure it out. Now I am pretty good with this stuff so I was eager to get it all figured out. Well after close inspection we figured out that someone had switched tripods and had replaced the one that I was supposed to get with a cheaper version.....a completely different brand. Needless to say Donte was upset but I have to give it to him he kept his cool. We headed out to the Best Buy here and explained out plight. The lady was really nice and told us to just go to get another one...only problem was that they were sold out!! The guy said he couldn't give us the display so I headed back up to the service counter to stand in line to order the one that my husband had already paid for. When it was finally my turn the Best Buy comes up with the tripod that I should have had and said that he wasn't supposed to give the last one out but since it was my birthday he would make the exception. Donte and the boys were behind him and lord knows what they said to the man but anyway whatever it was it worked and we left with my new tripod. We then had to go to Target because my youngest son has been looking for a certain book all weekend and we haven't been able to find it. The Diary of a Wimpy kid. We went back to the book section and the one he already has was there but the one he needs was gone. You could see his face fall and his frustration level rise. Well Mom to the rescue. I looked in the best selling self and lo and behold what did I find? You got it his book. We then hopped in the car and rushed home to get Dannie ready for his game. Can I just say that my baby is still so tiny. Oh my goodness he looked as if he would blow away if the wind blew. We headed to the field where we waited forever to get started. The kids have to be there an hour and a half early so they can get weighed in. By this time the sun was shining bright and we felt as if we were going to melt. Dannie was roaring to go. I could see the adrenaline coursing through his veins and he had that certain glint in his eyes that let me know he was more than ready to go. He played his hiney off!! OMG all the kids did. He playes Defensive End and Tight end. He was on that field for both offense and defense and let me tell you my husbands chest just about burst from all the hooting and hollering that he was doing. Dannies team won 28 to 0. Between the two games I took over 1500 pictures. I now have the huge task of going through them to find just the right ones to post and print.
After the game we came home, the boys showered and packed their bags. They were off to Blakes house for a sleepover. They were so excited because they got to sleep in a tent in the backyard. Yes Sir camping out has now shifted to a backyard thing. How genius is that? You get the thrill of sleeping outside but the joy of having a bathroom a couple of feet away. They were so excited and Donte and stayed and chatted a bit. They are a really nice family and to be honest we stayed and chatted for a few hours. After that we headed to Chilis for a quick dinner. We shared the triple dipper and I got a mango margarita. I even got carded!! LOL Then it was back home and to bed for us. I was so tired that i think I was snoring before my head hit the pillow.
Like I said what a great day. Thank you to everyone that called to wish me a happy birthday. It really meant slot to come home and see the answering machine light blinking with plenty of messages waiting. I will be busy this coming week trying to call everyone back. Yes Jeanine...I know I am slacking on the calling front :0) I'm gonna get around to it I promise.
Today is day 2 of my birthday weekend and I think I will be cooking all day. I sure don't have time during the week and want to get everything done today so that tomorrow we can be free to do what we please.
