Cheers to my Gran!

I had a sweet conversation with my grandmother today. She just turned 84-years-old!

She was telling me how much she enjoyed the presents and multiple cards I sent her. I even sent her a card from her cute, little Pomeranian, and lovable companion dog, "Munchie."  She really got a kick out of that one.

Although, I couldn't be with her, the next best thing was hearing her excitement as she gave me a detailed recap of her birthday weekend. She was truly elated over all the phone calls, presents, visits and activities celebrating her special day.

She told me it was one of her best birthdays and that she felt blessed and happy.

Hearing her say that, and knowing my fav little lady had a great day filled me up... and was definitely my joy moment for today.

Happy Birthday, Gran!  And many more!!  Love ya!

Stay tuned :-)

Ms. Girl

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Brimming with Glee

I was brimming with birthday glee all day today.  Forgive me for bringing up my special day again but it's the day before and I've been getting many early birthday wishes.

I've received several Facebook birthday messages, early birthday gifts from family members and birthday shout-outs from friends.  

Some say as you get older birthdays become less important or you don't give them much fanfare.  I'm over 30 and I still get very excited about my big day. I hope the little kid in me continues to get giddy about birthdays until I'm a ripe old age. And even then, I hope I'm still able to make a big deal about it.  

Birthdays are special.  They signify I've made it another year.  That in itself is a reason to celebrate... and I'm thankful. 

I'm also grateful for my dear friends and loved one's who help make it a special day. 

Brimming with birthday glee... my cup runneth over.

It was my joy moment for today. 

Stay tuned :-) 

Pre-Birthday Treats

Today I did some girly stuff in preparation for my upcoming birthday this week.

I went in for a mani -pedi, got a brow job done and threw in a mini massage for good measure. I figured I would treat myself.

Turns out, I had a special treat waiting for me at home. 

I returned to my place to find a box from the post office left for me. It contained an early birthday present from my mom.

I called her on Skype, so that we could see each other as I opened my presents.  We had so much fun laughing and chatting as she watched me unwrap my gifts.  She warned that my gifts were, "simple" and "nothing special," she couldn't have been further from the truth. Every item in that box was selected with lots of love and care and it showed. 

Only a mother would send her daughter four birthday cards, LOL.   Each one inscribed.  Each one different, ranging from funny to heartfelt. The box was also filled with many of my favorite treats and a few other sentimental surprises she knew I would enjoy.  

My joy moment today was opening my lovely birthday gifts from my mom and our fun, video chat on Skype.  What a special treat!

Love you, mom!  

Stay tuned :-)