The Birthday Message

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Mommy
You're really Beautiful Too.

Kids can be so adorable. My little babies woke me up and sang their little birthday song. I asked my son where he heard this ending and he said he made it up. Kids are awesome. I especially love their amazing ability to see beauty in just about anything. Like in their mother at 7 in the morning, with unruly hair that hasn't been brushed, no makeup, and well, her PJs. Kids are so awesome. Their concept of beauty is so innocent. I love it. I wonder how long that will last?

I went for the ultrasound on my knee today. I think it is going to be just fine. I'm able to walk now, so that's great. Given, it still feels like jello, but that's ok- the pain is going down, and I can see the kneecap again, so that means the swelling is going down too. That has to be a good sign. I kept bugging the technician to tell me something at the ultrasound, so he did say that he's not a specialist, but from what he saw, everything seemed to look ok to him. He also further qualified it by saying that if there's damage below the surface level, it won't show up on the ultrasound. I'm gathering that this will probably mean that nothing is broken, and that there are no major tears or anything. I'll know for sure after my appointment tomorrow.

As for my birthday, it was pretty uneventful. With a day full of conference calls, a messed up leg, and an ultrasound at 7:30pm, I pretty much expected this. It's fine. I am surprised that my ex didn't even phone or email me. Well, not surprised, not even disappointed (actually somewhat relieved), as I was sort of walking on eggshells. I didn't want some needy intrusive visit under the guise of my birthday. Thankfully, that didn't happen. Last year, he sent me flowers. Given the separation, that just made things more awkward. The flowers somehow come with too many strings. Strings as thick as chains. Thank God I don't have to deal with them anymore.

On that note, I did get a very pleasant surprise today. I got a flower delivery from two girlfriends from the office. I've known both of them for about 8 years, and they've both been here for me throughout everything- the separation, the crazy drama, the insecure moments.

I opened the door, looked at where they came from- Toronto. Near my office. That could only be from my friends. From the handwriting I immediately knew at least one of the friends who had sent them. That was really sweet. I read the card. It was really thoughtful and very inspiring. I'm actually going to save that card forever. I'm going to save that with one of the flowers. I'll press it in a book. This is a keeper for sure.

The best part was not the flowers. It was the card. The card was a reminder for me that things are ok. That I've come a long way, but most of all, that I have absolutely amazing people around me. My friends didn't even sign the card. It just had a message.

Behind you are all the accomplishments and challenges you conquered.
Before you lie the new horizons filled with endless possibilities.
Beside you are your friends for life.

Now THAT made me cry. THAT really made my day. I am so blessed to have friends like that.