Last day of Spring Break, Mom decided to play hookey from her school and take the kids to the zoo. What a beautiful spring day to see the animals.
This year, for my birthday, Garrett gave me the most thoughtful card anyone has ever given me. I just thought I'd share it and maybe inspire you to be a little more thoughtful next time you give someone a gift or a card because it really can make a difference!
On the front of the card it says: "Do not have a happy birthday." There is a picture of Steve Carell as Michael Scott from the office (one of my favorite TV shows) that is similar to this one:
When you open the card, the card plays a little speech from Michael Scott where he says, "Reverse Psychology is an awesome tool. I don't know if you guys know about it but basically you make someone think the opposite of what you believe and that tricks them into doing something stupid. Works like a charm." Then it says "I repeat: do not have a happy birthday."
OK- So the card itself is hilarious, right? And it is perfect for me because I love The Office and psychology is totally my thing. But it's what he wrote in the card that was so touching. Here's what he wrote:
29 Things you shouldn't do for your 29th birthday...
1. Smile
2. Twinkle you eye
3. Wear hoodie shirts
4. Like things with hearts
5. Dream
6. Be really smart
7. Do cute little dances
8. Be who you are
9. Smile at your pictures
10. Do photo shoots with your phone
11. Know how to talk to the kids
12. Rock out to Hoobastank in the van
13. Wear cute jewelry
14. Love the beach
15. Smile at TV love scenes
16. Have awesome kids
17. Love chocolate strawberries
18. Curl your hair
19. Straighten your hair
20. Have beautiful skin
21. Fall asleep on the couch
22. Have lots of friends
23. Put a spoon behind your ear
24. Draw in the air with your toes
25. Have immense passion for life
26. Crave chocolate banana pie
27. Read song lyrics
28. Be articulate
29. Let Garrett have Patricia the maid clean the house on a regular basis.
Do NOT know that I love you,
Garrett
It made me cry. Not just because I'm so happy about getting a maid...ha ha ha... but because of all the things he noticed about me that probably nobody else in the world knows. Yes, I draw pictures and write words in the air with my big toe when I'm bored. And yes, I sometimes put a spoon behind my ear after eating a pudding cup. :-) Thanks for noticing, Garrett. You really made me feel special. I'm so lucky to have you in my life! I love you too.
We had an absolutely fabulous time in California. We spent eight days doing nothing but having fun. It was a really great bonding and memory making time for our family. Sunday through Wednesday we spent at Disneyland. Thursday we had a great day at Legoland. Friday we spent the afternoon at Newport Beach. Then Saturday we were back at Disneyland for Wendy's birthday before flying home late that night. Some of our absolute favorite moments of the trip:
*On our first day at Disneyland we went straight to Riley's dream destination: Star Wars Training Academy. Riley and Mallory were both picked out of the crowd to be in the show. They were dressed in Jedi robes, given light sabers, and then trained to fight Darth Vader and Darth Maul. It was quite exciting and we can't wait to frame their certificates.
*Some of our other favorite rides: Soaring Over California, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Tours. Mallory loved the Matterhorn and Riley is very proud for having taken on the Tower of Terror.
*The beach was absolutely fantastic. We wished we could have spent more time there and definitely plan to go back when the weather is a bit warmer.
*Saturday was Wendy's 29th birthday. She was given a pin to wear that said Happy Birthday. Everyone in the park wished her a Happy Birthday throughout the day. It was definitely a birthday to remember.
Pictures from Disneyland:
