Happy Birthday to Me

-Wednesday: The kids serenaded me all day with many renditions of Happy Birthday ("you live in a zoo," etc.) Erik took all of us out for a quick supper so I wouldn't have to cook.
-Thursday: Erik took just me out to dinner for a more romantical celebration. (Annie: thanks for the flowers and for watching the kids!)
-Friday: I took the kids to Target to buy my presents. It's not as self-serving as it sounds. We really went so Meg could by a toy she had saved up for but they insisted on taking their money to buy my gifts then rather than waiting for Erik to take them the next day. We had a pretty good system whereby they could select things from the dollar spot and pay for them without me completely seeing the items. Meg sweetly offered to pay for Kate's things since Kate has no money (allowance begins at 4 around here).
-Saturday: While I was out with a friend who treated me to a make up session at Bare Escentuals and lunch at the Buckhead Diner (thanks Cortney!!) Erik supervised the kids who wrapped gifts and decorated a cake. I got a big yellow "permanent" flower and a small pot with forget-me-not seeds (Meg), two varieties of kitchen sponges (Nate), and a pink tiara and mini box of chocolates (Kate), plus other thoughtful gifts from family and friends. Thanks everyone!