For me a birthday is about celebrating the life of that person. It's not simply about giving gifts or doing fun things. Those are just ways to make the day carry the meaning it has for you to the one you love.
I wanted Matt to feel loved, important, valued on this special day, the anniversary of the day he was born. How might I go about that?
It was important to take the time to make some careful selections for his gifts. He may have told me in general what he'd like to have, but in choosing the specific items I could take the time to see what he might appreciate the most. I wanted to buy him some extras too. Things he didn't ask for but would enjoy nonetheless. Since we're doing our best to save, I wanted him to feel spoiled but didn't want to break the bank :)
It's tough to figure out what will carry the most meaning: gifts, words, time, affection or acts of service. My goal was to hit them all. A card. A note. Nice gifts. Practical ones too. A nice leisurely home cooked, candlelit dinner for two. Putting his new file cabinet in place. Cleaning and straightening the house after a busier-than-usual week. Spending the day after his birthday together doing whatever he wanted to do. All with the hope that he knows not only how much I love him, but also how thrilled I am that he's here, walking on this journey of life with me.
Here's a peek at our weekend birthday celebration:
A salad to start
Lamb Chops, Roasted Potatoes and Sauteed Mushrooms
Strawberry Cake and Icing
The table before candles were lit.
Matt got several items of clothing.
I'm a fan of Matt's poses for the camera.
The golf club he put on his list (given to him by my parents).
I was almost in swinging range :)
Matt asked for a chess set and would have been happy with a wooden one. This is marble.
It was a fun birthday celebration. I love you, Sweetheart!
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