With the end of summer shouting out a last hooray, there have been many celebrations to mark the advent of fall. These celebrations culminate with mine and my son's birthday (a birthday also shared with my father), Labor day holiday, mine and my husband's wedding anniversary, and finally my husband's birthday. Within a two weeks time span these events take place and for some reason it is always my husband's birthday that falls under the radar. Looking back through the years, September 16 passes by as a low key type of day.
Today marks my husband's birthday. We did not plan any special events, per my husband's request, he did not want to celebrate with a usual lunch/dinner celebration. The day started off like any other day. Wake up, get ready for work, wake the kids, feed the kids, and send the kids off to school. This has been the routine since school started. My husband even took out the garbage this morning before heading off to work with a brown bag lunch of a sandwich, pretzels, and water. Piano class and nightly schedules ensue which make it difficult to plan a celebration for later tonight.
We are looking to celebrate his birthday later this week by being in attendance at one of America's best past times, a baseball game. He looks forward to the day, and has stated that he would rather celebrate his birthday watching the game. I too look forward to the end of the week, but a part of me does not want this day to go down in the books without a few traditions which I like to hold close.
Of course with me, food is always key for celebrating a birthday. One tradition in our family is presenting a noodle dish to signify long life. I'm not sure what type of noodle dish to serve, because my pantry is tapped out of spaghetti noodles. I have corkscrew pasta noodles, but does that count? I also carry the rice stick noodle, but my husband is not a fan of pancit.
Blowing out candles on a birthday cake is also a tradition. If not so much for the kids, but also to mark this day as a special day. No I'm not going to order the sheet cake from Costco. Not to mention, my husband is also not the sweet tooth type of guy. He can forgo dessert, especially chocolate. He is not a big fan of sugar. I guess that is why he maintains a slim physique. I'll find something at the store, possibly single serving size.
And last but not least, a Hallmark type of greeting wishing many birthday wishes adds prominence to the day. Now I know my husband. He does not share this same sentiment for his birthday. So instead the kids and I have fashioned our own Birthday wishes, and plastered it to the wall.
Happy Birthday Paul! Your birthday years in numbers may seem like only that, numbers, but your life has shown many accomplishments. Your dedication to your family both immediate and extended are admirable. You try to give what you can and still continue to do so when there seems no more to give. (Do you really want me to be more specific, here in cyber space?) Your family is proud of you and look up to you, more than you know. I speak for our children as well when I say, We Love You!
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