When in Doubt In-N-Out

I turned 28 years old today! I prepped myself yesterday and asked Heavenly Father for help with being a "happy" b-day girl. It's not that I mind getting older- it's that I don't like the pressure of a birthday. I don't want people to feel like they have to do something, I don't want to be disappointed, I don't want to be the center of attention etc... Anyways, my friend Kristin turned 30 last week and she was amazingly gracious, happy, and genuine. I decided I wanted to react like that to my birthdays. The day started off fabulous when 4 cute boys came in my room holding balloons and singing Happy B-day. Then I hear the Beatles "Birthday" song playing from something down stairs. I walk down to see that my hubby had set up a flat screen computer on our kitchen desk! (Watchout blogging world). Then we went out to eat at Crackers. I ordered California Eggs Benedict, which would have been great w/o that slimy sauce SMOTHERED all over it. I ate one of the boys pancakes instead.

I had a great conversation with my Mom-I love her. My friends, Kristin & Natalie, watched Jacob & Tyler for me-Thanks guys! (What would a b-day be w/o the women in our lives???) I met my friend Carolyn at my favorite Pilates class and later I attempted to go out to lunch with Joanne (my mom-in-law) and Annie & Lisa (2 of my sis-in-laws). For good reason, Joanne quoted Murphy's law to me: If something can go wrong it will. Bad food choice #2 when I decided to go to Crackers again for lunch and ordered a very unappetizing Taco salad, that I thought was a southwestern chicken salad. I ate one bite. Before the food got there Joshua was screaming- so I went into the bathroom to nurse him and there were 20 purple hat ladies in line. So, I just discreetly nursed him standing up facing the wall while all of those cute old ladies told nursing stories. (Their friends nursing children 'til they were 5!!!!!) I went back out to the table and he sucked down his cousin's, Eliza Ray, entire bottle and was still unhappy. After about 20 minutes of his loud crying we all though it would be best if I left :) Joshua is such a good baby and I've never had problems with him in restaurants, but Murphy's law was in effect for the b-day lunch.

About an hour later I ate the piece of carrot cake that Joanne brought me. At about 8p.m. we finally went out the door for dinner. After a pancake for breakfast, carrot cake for lunch, and other fun little birthday treats I was in need of some real food I was CERTAIN I would like. We went to In-N-Out for dinner and it was fabulous! While we were at In-N-Out there were 2 chinese men seated next to us that couldn't take their eyes off of our three boys. It made me feel a mix of emotions. I started to feel really sad for them as I could tell they were just soaking in the wonder that kids are and probably wishing they had their own. I was also getting teary eyed thinking how blessed I am. I have a loving husband, adorable kids, great family on all sides, friends who inspire me etc... It's amazing how a good burger can really open your eyes. j/k Later, Tyler got out of bed to come in my room and ask me if I had a good b-day. Then he gave me a big hug and told me he loved me. I got to put a happy, cute little Joshua to bed and kiss a sleeping Jacob. I know this is a lot of rambling and too emotional for a blog, but my journal is filled up- so I plan on printing this out and sticking it in.

Thank you to my amazing family and friends for making me feel loved!

*A tip to the wise- only order your favorite foods on your b-day. Don't try to be daring, just because you're getting older and think adventurous food choices will keep you young :)