Monday, April 26, 2010

Happy Birthday to Me!!

Me, while reading my email, to my very impressed family:  "Hooray! Qdoba is giving me a free burrito for my birthday!!"

Kyle:  Dang. Now I'll have to get you something else! (Thanks for the birthday laugh, Kyle. I love you :)

Yes, it's that time of year. Today is my birthday. The bad part is that I am now an odd number, and I hate odd numbers, especially the number 47 (though 49 will be worse, I suppose.) Sheesh. Yuck. There's only one way to feel better about this...

For many years, on my birthday, Mom calls my house and leaves a message on the answering machine, singing "Happy Birthday" to me. (I think she just did it one time, out of the blue because I missed her call, but I loved it so much, she's done it almost every year since.) I absolutely love it; it's so sweet and makes my birthday truly special. My "big day" is never complete until I listen to my song.

I dread the birthdays after Mom is gone, so that's why I asked her to let me record her singing to me (cuz I'm just that morbid!) Mom cheerfully agreed!

So, here's Mom's song: Happy Birthday to Me!

And here is an awesome outtake--(Cooper kept crying over Mom's singing.)

Thanks for the present (reading my blog). It's always a treat to have your company :)
Posted by at 12:00 AM

46 comments:

  1. Holly ReneeApril 26, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    Happy Birthday! How special!! I was gonna' get you a Qdoba burrito too but I guess I'll just pass ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Happy Birthday! Your mom sounds like she really is a sweetheart! I hope your birthday isn't too gassy lol....have fun!

    ReplyDelete
  3. GeriApril 26, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Yeh, have a gas free birthday, but have a blast! 47 is a great age. Enjoy!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Formerly known as FrauApril 26, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Happy Birthday!! You are rockin 47 ! Omg...I can hope to look that good at 47! Loved your mom singing really special..love your mom!

    ReplyDelete
  5. mimblesApril 26, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    Happy birthday! Your mom is brilliant, love it :-)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Mom24April 26, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! I just turned an even number and I was glad. :)

    I struggle with a lot of the same issues with my parents--it's truly unthinkable to think of them not being here. :(

    ReplyDelete
  7. SmoochiefrogApril 26, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Happy Birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Rebecca JoApril 26, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    whooo hooo!!! Happy Birthday beautiful lady!!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sugar BearApril 26, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Whoop!

    Your Mom is so amazing!

    Have a beautiful birthday....

    ReplyDelete
  10. Melisa WellsApril 26, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day: I hope you are made to feel like a princess! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. KatharineApril 26, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Happy Birthday to You! Hope it's a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  12. ShannonApril 26, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Okay... First let me say HaPpY BiRtHdAy! :) I loved your Mom's song, and I needed a smile today!!!

    A little humor for the day... Comes from the fact that I downloaded the clip which apparently loaded to the i tunes on my computer... So after the song without warning it went straight into a GodSmack song which left my boys and I looking at each other perplexed wondering how in the world "Happy Birthday" would end with a loud head banging song. We thought you really were mixing it up a bit. :)

    I wonder what my DH will think when he downloads new music to his i-pod for his gym workout and "happy birthday" from your Mom is on there. Oh to be the fly on the wall!!! :)

    Have a great day!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Sweet lady - YOU are the treat.

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Oh. I almost forgot- have a Happy Birthday!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. LisaApril 26, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Happy birthday, may all your wishes come through.

    ReplyDelete
  16. JuneApril 26, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

    I think that is the sweetest gift your Mom could give you. How wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Lucy and EthelApril 26, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Happy, happy birthday, free burrito and all!

    I love the idea of your taping your mom's birthday greeting :)

    Lucy

    ReplyDelete
  18. BethApril 26, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    I hope you have the happiest of all birthdays!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. 42NApril 26, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Happy birthday Barb. He's the Beatles singing Happy Birthday to You as my present to you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glNjsOHiBYs

    ReplyDelete
  20. CiCiApril 26, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    You are still quite young and still raising a family. You do so many nice things for people and you have a great family. I wish you a wonderful birthday!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. LauraApril 26, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday, Mrs. 4444! I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing the gift of your writing with me every day!

    ReplyDelete
  22. KoriApril 26, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    I forget that ours our so close together! (mine was Friday). Hope it is a wonderful day, my friend. And can your mom be my mom too, just for my birthday? :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Tracie NallApril 26, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Happy happy happy birthday to you!!!

    I hope your day is filled with all the things you love and all your wishes come true!

    ReplyDelete
  24. chesneygirlApril 26, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Happy Birthday!!
    And if that's you in that picture over there on the right, I NEVER would have guessed you were 47... I seriously would have guessed 35 :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Happy Birthday Mrs.4444!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    happy birthday, enjoy your special day.http://knowingria.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  27. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)April 26, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Enjoy that Qdoba burrito and your birthday! Your mom is always a smile winner in my book!!! You have the best birthday ever sweetie!

    God bless and fill your day with birthday celebrations :o)

    ReplyDelete
  28. WeaselMommaApril 26, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Happy Birthday! I love you lots! I see birthdays as our own personal National Holidays! Treat it as such. You have graced the world with your presence for 49 years and I for one am grateful. Even if I hate you for looking so awesome.

    ReplyDelete
  29. MelaniApril 26, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday to you!

    You do look wonderful for your age! I do hope to age gracefully as you do!

    I am an odd number now, but soon to turn an even number. This used to bother my 15 yr old to the max when she was a kid, everything had to be in even numbers, what I got at the store, her number for soccer, you name it, it had to be even or she would freak!

    ReplyDelete
  30. ClaudineApril 26, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB!!!! It must be fate, just looked today to catch up on you and family...YIPEE!!! At least no more skirt in the thong!!! Now I'm sure you're going to kick me out :-) Have a wonderful birthday and you look better now then you did 20 years ago!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. CMApril 26, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    My birthday is this week too. I'm an odd number, 37! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  32. KazzyApril 26, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I hope you had a great day and got to do something just for you!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Momma BApril 26, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!

    ReplyDelete
  34. MattyApril 26, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Well dang me, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Barb. I hope you go out and celebrate. Your mom is a gem to sing for you, and she has quite the voice. Here's to many more. Enjoy your special day.

    ReplyDelete
  35. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Glad you have had a good day! :)

    My mom sings to me every year as well...my day isn't complete without it either! :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. MarlaApril 27, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Happy belated birthday, Barb! I so love your mom. You are not morbid. You're wise.

    ReplyDelete
  37. VickiApril 27, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    oopps. I'm a day late. I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"April 27, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Hope you had a very happy birthday, although I don't get why odd numbers upset you--LOL! That's sweet of your mom to call and sing to you every year. I think you will be glad later that you did record her singing; it's these little types of things we miss so much when our parents are gone. I'd say you are being wise and not morbid at all.

    ReplyDelete
  39. jpApril 27, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    HAPPPPPPPY HAPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!

    HOPE IT WAS GREAT!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Carolee HollenbackApril 27, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    That is so sweet!

    My grandma and whoever was around used to call and sing Happy Birthday to me, too. I miss that...

    Hope you had a great one!

    ReplyDelete
  41. CatApril 27, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Happy birthday!!! My dad sings to me every year on my voicemail... recording it is an AWESOME idea, thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Claudya MartinezApril 27, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    There is nothing odd about you! I hope it was a wonderful birthday. I'm glad you were born.

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Oh- Happy Birthday! And, let me tell you, 49 is not so bad either.
    In your honor, I ran out over the weekend and cheated on my healthy eating streak with a 25 cent Blizzard!
    (Would have mailed you one if I had known sooner!)

    ReplyDelete
  44. Messy MommyApril 27, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Hope your day was great. My mom used to do that too, but this year all I got was a text. What the heck?

    ReplyDelete
  45. AdrienneApril 27, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Mrs. Many 4's =) lol I hope the day rocked and I guess I won't mail you a burrito

    ReplyDelete
  46. OscarApril 29, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Happy Belated birthday my dear! I have been so busy. I will put your birthday on my outlook calendar so next year I'm right on time.

    Hope you had a great day!!

    Sorry :(

    ReplyDelete

Your 2 cents...

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)