Possibly The Best Birthday of All Time

It was my birthday. On Wednesday. I had the best birthday I could ask for. Let me explain.

Every time it rolls around to a Birthday/Christmas/other culturally gift-giving appropriate occasion I get the same question. What do you want? What can I buy you? You know what? I don't want anything. I have all I want and need. What I'd rather you give me is a wonderful meal, great conversation, laughter, an enjoyable outing and beautiful memories.

The Hubby delivered. Big time. Let me describe my day to you.

It started with Birthday greetings and hugs from The Hubby and our beautiful children! The Hubby had decided to give me a gift. A beautiful, thoughtful gift. I'm a creative person. I love beautiful things. I particularly love red, metallic colours and dark neutral colours. He knows this. Because he cares enough to pay attention. There was a beautiful card. Black. With a red satin ribbon and small bow framing a picture of the bust of a woman dressed in 1920's clothing with feathers in her hair. The picture was red and silver on a black background. Beautiful to behold.

It accompanied a bottle of champagne. Very special French champagne. You see, today is our wedding anniversary. We were married 11 years ago, 2 days after my 34th birthday. The Brilliant Hubby decided that a bottle of Moet and Chandon would be perfect. He tried specifically for a 2000 vintage - the year we were married, but had to settle for a 2002 vintage. Who's complaining? Not me!! This was a fabulous gift. It was carefully thought over and lovingly selected. By someone who cared enough to give me a gift that was meaningful.

This was followed by great coffee and croissants for breakfast with our family all together. The rest of the day was spent in a peaceful, relaxing way enjoying each other's company and doing things together. Dinner was Indian takeaway from our local, family owned Indian restaurant that prepares the most delicious food!

You can't buy a day like that. It's created. With love. Thank you Sweetheart for a most perfect day.