Saturday, October 24, 2009

I become a geezer?


Upon awaking this morning, I realized that I have turned another year older and I may now be a geezer. Possibly. The LOML says I won't officially be a geezer for another 5 years, and he may be right, but most of the commercial establishments in these here parts offer a discount to people my age. It is now cheaper for me to see a movie. Today (or tomorrow) I believe I will take our boy to see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, which is playing at a cinema in the next town down the road. He remembers me reading that story to him when he was a little kid.

I have not made up my mind about what I want for my birthday dinner. Either homemade macaroni and cheese, or meatloaf with mashed potatoes. I am also wrestling with what sort of dessert I will feed myself and the men to honor me on my special day. Either an apple pie with ice cream, or a chocolate cake layered with pudding, whipped topping, and Heath bar bits.

I know at least two of the presents that I will get--the CD Dreamboat Annie by Heart and a lavender-scented diffuser with a nice pottery bottle--because I picked them out myself. A package from my sister sits waiting to be opened, and there are some cards, too.

The first birthday I remember celebrating was when I was 3 years old. My mom and dad got me a child-sized fishing pole that came in a metal tube.



 This enabled me to go fishing with my father.


 
 I remember turning 16 and 21, but the rest of them are sort of a blur. I think I will no doubt remember turning 60 because of its association with our family's recent bereavement. But, I have made the decision that this will be happy day, and so it will.

4 comments:

The Weaver of Grass said...

Have a happy day with happy memories LL - one week before my birthday. Here we have a Postal strike, so am not sure whether all my birthday treats will arrive on time. Enjoy yours and fill your heart and your home with all the happy things - best wishes and many happy returns.

Cathy said...

Hello LL
Thanks for popping in recently it was lovely to see you - also for you nice comments.
Its funny how birthdays mean many things to many people - like you I can only remember a few of mine. However the one that gave me most grief was my 60th - I was annoyed at all the fuss surrounding it but look at the lovely happy casual photos of family and wonder why I felt that way lol
Anyway I do hope you enjoy this week and all the fuss you make over yourself lol - I'm sure they will come to the party (sorry pun) and celebrate the special day with you:))
Happy Birthday to you!!
Take care
Cathy

Tami Weingartner said...

Happy Birthday!

Thanks for bringing us along on your trip down memory lane.

Oklahoma Granny said...

Hope your birthday was wonderful.