If having a sixteen year old doesn't make us feel old, surely having Bob turn 40 two days later will do the trick, right? In all his efforts to keep it on the down-low at work, I think people still made him feel very special today. They decorated two posters of him, added balloons, gave little gifts, and wrote something on the windows of his truck. Bob's biggest plan of the day was to spend the afternoon off and go golfing 40 holes. He was disappointed that plans fell through with his golfing partner, but decided to hit the course anyhow. About an hour into his game, another team mate joined him for the remainder of the chilly and windy day, and Bob had a great time!
Meanwhile, back home at the sick house, we were able to semi-crawl out of our illnesses long enough to do some decorating (headed by Jonny) and make an enormous New York Cheesecake. The kids were excited, and took shifts standing guard at the window so that they could hide and yell "Surprise" as daddy walked in the door. Thinking he was on the course alone, the kids began watching at about 3:30pm when we expected him home. They waited, and waited, and waited. The neighbor girl got too hungry at one point, went home, ate dinner, came back, and they all waited some more. It was a bit after 6pm when Daddy finally arrived. Hooray! Confetti flew through the air, The Monkeys played on the stereo, and lots of hugs came straight to Daddy. Very very cute!
Daddy BBQ'd yummy hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner....then lounged around in his birthday footie pajamas. We somehow managed to stuff small pieces of cheesecake in before heading everyone off to bed. Bob seemed to feel the effects of the number (40) this year....he is typically the proponent who does not pay those things any attention, and always comes back with, "You're only as old as you feel!" Hmmm, didn't seem to be working for him today.
Happy Birthday, Bob! Hope you had a special day!
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