another "thoughts rambling around in my brain" post

It was my birthday on Tuesday.  I turned 34.  Do I feel 34?  Heck no.  But when kids call me "ma'am", then I suppose I do feel that old. 

I had a great birthday with my family...and some of my favorite gifts were of the homemade variety. 

I got some sweet little goodies from friends at school.  To name a few: a little girl brought me homemade puppy chow, I got a new bottle of OPI...Extravaganza from the new Burlesque line, some cool socks and a Yankee candle.  Yummy. 

I got a bajillion hugs from sweet little friends at school all week.  And I was told repeatedly: "Mrs. Goodwin, you are the best and nicest cafeteria lady EVER."  There is nothing on earth like a kid making you feel like a rock star.  ;)

I spent quality time with my parents this week.  And my in-loves.  AND I even got a date night with my main man.  Thank you, Phyllis and Wiley.  I love you...even more than I did before that great night. 

Graham had a band concert on Tuesday night and I got all misty-eyed over the sight of my oldest son all dressed up in dress pants, shirt and tie.  He is truly growing up, and while the thought of that makes me a little sad...I'm also very proud of the young man he is becoming.

The movie Shrek NEVER gets old.  I love that Jonah and Noah are watching it for the first time. 

I love the fact that tonight while we were at my Mom's having dinner, Big Daddy randomly put on a scary mask, and then went outside to scare the boys.  It worked.  :)

I also love the fact that even though it was 9:30 when we got home tonight, we all stayed outside and put up some Christmas cheer in our front yard.  :)

I think I'm addicted to these:  :)

My kids are about to go to bed...and I think I am, too. 

Oh and one more...can you believe I accidentally bought DECAF coffee the last time I bought coffee?!?!?!  I can't.  Ugh.

Love to all.