1. What do birthdays look like in your house? How are they celebrated? Any special traditions? What about birthdays growing up? If I'm in charge, birthdays are fun - cake along with some balloons and maybe a Happy Birthday banner. Mark's mother did such a good job of celebrating everyone's birthdays. She made us all feel special. I only had one birthday party when I was growing up and it was my 16th birthday and it was a surprise. My mom had died several months beforehand and a family at church hosted a surprise party for me. That is such a sweet memory. When my mom was alive, we always had a birthday cake and a present or two but we celebrated with family - not parties. When I was celebrating my 40th birthday, a friend hosted a surprise get together. When I turned 50, I had a huge birthday party (not surprise) at a friend's house. I hosted a surprise party for Mark for his 40th and he told me to NEVER have a surprise party for him again. I'm still laughing about that night! When he turned 50, I hosted a party for him . . .but it wasn't a surprise.
2. Someone is sending you a dozen roses...what color are you hoping for? Are you someone who gets accused of seeing the world through rose colored glasses? Is your accuser correct? Elaborate. I love pink or red roses. My number one strength is positivity so I try to see most situations through rose colored glasses . . .but I've noticed lately that my vision has been a tad off . . .I find myself criticizing more. I need to get myself in order!
3. June 4th is National Cheese Day...will you celebrate? What's something (besides a burger) you make in the summer months that calls for cheese? I love cheese - cheese and crackers, queso and chips, a grilled cheese sandwich. This week I made Crack Chicken Casserole for the Tuesday night Young Professionals group and the recipe (when quadrupled) has a significant amount of cheese in it!
4. 'tis the season...any weddings on your June calendar? What's the first word that comes to mind when I say marriage? I started answering the questions from the bottom up - oops! Yes - we have two more weddings to attend in June.
5. What are you most looking forward to this June? Let's see . . .we have two more weddings to attend. My sister-in-law and I, along with two others, are hosting a "morning of the wedding" brunch for our niece and other ladies. My birthday is in June, too!
6. Insert your own random thought here. I know you won't be able to tell this when you are reading my answers . . .but I'm actually answering this prompt first. Class began on Monday - I'm taking Family Life Education in the first "short-term" - June 2 is the start date and July 2 is the final date. Then the next class begins on July 9 (I think) and it is Human Sexuality and the final will be right before fall semester begins. I've been having some anxiety and questioning my sanity. I hope that once I get going . . .my thoughts will ease up. There is a tremendous amount of work to do in that time frame!!
It does sound like a busy summer, but hopefully you'll find a rhythm that works well for you. How many semesters will you have to finish? I've never had a surprise party, but my hubs did organize a surprise get away for my 40th, including getting my mom there to stay with the kids without me knowing, so that was fun. Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet husband you have - that sounds like a great surprise!
DeleteBirthdays do sound wonderful in your house! What a lovely memory you have of your 16th birthday! I love a party but not a surprise one. Eek!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have some great plans in June!
Good luck with the classes, they do sound interesting.
Thank you! All good thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
DeleteYou should do just fine in those classes, based on how you've talked about your habits and stuff.
ReplyDeleteI hope so!!
DeleteGood luck with the classes, keep us updated, they do sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Birthday!! :-)
So far, the Family Life Education class is interesting!!
DeleteOh my heart - what a beautiful thing the family at your church did for you for your 16th. All of the feels!
ReplyDeleteI went back to college in my mid-40’s, and I remember each mini-semester (online classes were eight weeks long). I stayed stressed because I always took a full load - and this was working nearly full time and traveling with two kiddos who played travel soccer. It was a lot, but God provided the energy and wherewithal to get everything done.
The two summer mini-semesters are 5 weeks each. I don't know how you did it with kids at home!!
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ReplyDeleteI threw a surprise 50th BD party for Joe. He had fun but told me afterwards to never do that again. He didn't like surprises and consequently, never surprised me either. That was okay, though! Good luck with your classes. Do keep us posted. I don't know how you accomplish all that you do! Superwoman! xo
ReplyDeleteJoe and Mark sound alike on that surprise 50th birthday!
DeleteThe order of the day...get myself in order. Love that thought. I like surprises but not surprise parties. When someone visits out of the blue or our kids show up at the door...those kinds of surprises. What a sweet thing to host a morning of the wedding brunch for the ladies. I like that idea. Taking a deep breath for you and saying a little prayer for your anxiety about your summer classes!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your answers from this weeks prompts.
ReplyDeletethank you!
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