i pray my youth i'll always keep...

happy {almost} friday friends!

it's been a full week and somewhere in between
all that stuff associated with work, school, and family,
i celebrated a birthday!
the boys wouldn't let me forget even if i wanted to *wink*

on my actual b-day, i was greeted with homemade birthday cards
and flowers by my gerblets, breakfast {cereal) poured and set out by finn,
and lots and lots of kisses.

finn was so excited and screamed Happy Birthday Mom!

{scout however looked concerned}

this conversation followed:

scout: it's not your birthday mom

finn: yes, it is mom's birthday

scout: no it's not!

me: i was born on april 10th buddy, and today is april 10th.
today actually is my birthday.

scout: well, is it a school day?

me: yes, it is.

scout: {tears started to form} then i'm going to miss your birthday!

{the 'light bulb' turned on}

i had completely forgotten that to a 4 year old child, 

the word birthday means PARTY.  they are one and the same.

scout was worried he was going to miss my birthday celebration. 

i smiled, scooped him up, lavished him with kisses and

promised him he wouldn't miss a thing.
mom and dad were going to work and he and finn were going to school, 

and the party would be that night after we got home.

we had a little family celebration with cake and candles,

and c and i celebrated together over a  nice dinner the next night. 

my homemade cards from the boys were very sweet,
but i received a funny one from a dear friend that i had to share:

inside: at least i'll have my birthday cake!


so cute yes?
{the card reminded me of my younger sisters and all their dolls}

now i really will lay myself down to sleep.
nite.

~ scoutie has pre-k graduation photos tomorrow.
i still can't believe my 4 year old will be starting kindergarten this fall!