A Pretty Nice Birthday for Me!

After Damian saw that Gehrig had put a gift together for me, he ran to his room where he proceeded to rip out several pages from his notebook from school a year ago to give to me. This is what Gehrig put together for me. It was quite thoughtful. The two finger puppets are toys that he likes to play with. He hand crafted a couple of sticks for me, included a shell and the most thoughtful thing of all was a pencil (not just any pencil, one that was sharpened and had an eraser)! I'm always complaining that I can't find a pencil (b/c certain parties are always taking them and never putting them back.)

Lou brought this in after breakfast and sang to me with a little help from the children. He also bought a card and had all the kids write in it. Thanks to Jenavee, we were able to go out for lunch for an hour or so without the children. I enjoyed a little time alone with Lou.

This is a gift from a friend who really KNOWS what I need! Isn't this the cutest, most clever gift? THANK YOU so much!! I love it and I'll for sure be "pulling my hair out"! :) (In case you can't read it, it says "A Frazzled Mom Survival Kit: for you on your birthday. . .for those days when you are pulling your hair out. . .pull one of these instead!)

Just one of these gifts would have been exciting to me, but babysitting during the day, in the evening, a family dinner, a girl's night out, a manicure or pedicure, home help! Boy, do I feel loved and spoiled!

Isn't this beautiful??!! Another caring friend gave me these. I can't wait to wear them! They're even more beautiful in person! THANK YOU!!

I just had to add these cute gifts that my clever friend's kids gave my children. So cute!!