le lapin gris

My birthday began in the most awesome way.  My mom and I drove to my friend C’s place after I got off of work on Friday.  We were just lounging around when Boy called around 11:50ish.  Talk, talk, talk, and then C screamed “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”  Silence from my mom.  I told Boy he was late, but he said his clock had not yet turned so to just be patient and wait.  A few seconds later, he’s like “happy birthday.”  Of the many years we’ve known each other, we’ve only been able to do this a few times, because Boy sleeps early.  This time, he was coming back from meeting friends for drinks downtown!!  But all he had was diet coke.  He wears it proud.  

While I was on the phone, my mom was telling my friend her labor story.  They looked very engrossed.  After the phone call, I told my mom she still hadn’t said it yet.  So she jumped off the couch, screamed “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” and squeezed my ribcage until I nearly broke.

Unnecessary hoopla is a good thing sometimes :)