All Done?

Where'd it go?

Well, the ice cream cake was good while it lasted anyway....

We all had a nice day today. Just another happy-family moment to celebrate Mom's birthday. We had goulash for dinner, ice cream cake for dessert, and generally a good time. One person wasn't in the happiest of moods, but still . . . nice day.

Dad's mystery birthday present from last month was finally revealed, when we collectively gave Mom HER present . . . two tickets to see the Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway next month. See, since we were obviously giving both parents a ticket, if we'd given Dad his, Mom would probably have figured out what her present was. (You think??) So instead, my sister made up a "Save the Date" sign telling Dad he would find out what it was for "later." Well, today was later.

My favorite part? My sister first made a "Save the Date" sign for Mom, too, which she opened first . . . and then the tickets were wrapped separately in this cute little box that my sister painted. But for a couple minutes there, Mom was as mystified as Dad was last month... Oh, and the other part of the surprise is that we (well, my sister--she really did all the work) asked two friends of my parents if they'd like to meet them in the city for the show--they used to do this fairly regularly, but it's been a while--and so it's not just the theater tickets, the gift is the fun day with friends, too. My sister gets all the credit for this one--her idea, which she executed. All I did was give her a check for one of the tickets.... (grin).

Speaking of Broadway, I hadn't even realized they were trying to bring the Princess Bride to the stage . . . did you?? Although it doesn't look like it's happening now....  I'm still shuddering at the thought of the Lord of the Rings as a musical, though I could have pictured Buttercup and Westley quite easily. And I'd love to see Billy Elliot when it opens on Broadway.... Have I ever mentioned how much I love that movie?

I don't think it should surprise anyone that Chappy and I are kind of tired after all this celebrating. Especially for him . . . having to be extra cute and charming can be wearying, you know? It's just a good thing I enjoy cooking--the hard part was keeping Mom out of the kitchen!

I started Mom's socks, too. They're just really not big enough yet to manage to photograph . . .

And things brings our birthday celebrations to an end . . . at least until "Birthday Season" in May!

Comments

[Carol]

What a good idea for a b-day present. And if you'd asked them they'd a said something like "Don't worry about a present just you being there is enough" Right? My MIL and FIL do that all the time! The Princess Bride on Broadway would have been worth the trip, in my opinion. I LOVE that movie. My sister and I know all the lines by rote!

[Chris]

What a great idea for a birthday present! *mentally files it away*

[Carol]

I know I said it before, but you're a good kid;)

[CindyCindy]

Sounds like your Mom had a wonderful b'day. Good work, both your sis and you. Chappy's such a party boy.

[Cindy]

Happy Birthday MOM B!!!!!!!! Nice to see you all had a nice time....

[Sheila]

It sounds like your Mom had a very happy birthday. That is a great idea for a gift. Both parents can appreciate it. Your parents are lucky to have such thoughtful kids.

[JessaLu]

Happy Birthday to your mom! What a great gift! :o)

I would have loved to see Buttercup and Wesley on the big stage - that sucks that it's not happening now :o(

[Carrie K]

Great idea for a present! Your sis did good. And you too, what with that checkwriting and all. Like ice cream cake making.

Chappy. Such a cutie pie.

[Monica]

I had to force DH to watch Billy Elliot and he then admitted he loved it. I love that film! I cried when the father crossed the line and the brother jumped the fence and ah I love that film.