For my 32nd birthday, Paul asked me if it would be ok to send me to the Steiner Institute in MA to take a workshop on Celebrating Festivals with Children for a week. My first thought: "um, no. That sounds lovely; maybe another year, but NO." The more we talked about it and I thought through the logistics (and there were ALOT of logistics) the more I warmed to the idea. Oh, not the idea of being away from my family. I'm especially wistful at the notion of being away from Finn for a week for the first time. But ultimately, I think this workshop has the potential to enrich our family and bring new meaning and new traditions into our home. As such, I guess I can miss my family immensely to learn these new skills and bring home new ideas. (Quite the martyr, aren't I, considering I'm the one leaving for a week.) Also, it is quite a generous birthday gift from my dear husband who will be mom and dad, taking care of all the responsibilities of our household while I'm gone for the week. And I immeasurably appreciate him, and this gift.
Happy Birthday!! And your festival workshop sounds amazing. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.
Happy Birthday! I hope you love the workshop. It sounds really fun.
We're the same age - my birthday's in February! I can't imagine having a nine-year-old daughter, but I'll be there in just a few years. Yikes.
Happy birthday! Enjoy the workshop!!!!
Happy birthday Joy! I hope you had a fantastic day, and that your trip goes wonderfully!
Happy birthday Joy (and many more!) Enjoy yourself at the Steiner Institute-it sounds like it will be a very rewarding trip! I'll look forward to hearing all about it.
Happy Birthday! You've put a lot into a few years... and I can't wait to see what you learn at the workshop!
happy (now belated) birthday!! wow!! what a present!! i can not wait to hear all about it!!!
i hope it was a great one!!!
Happy 32!!! So cool that you are attending that workshop! I don't think I'd be able to resist that workshop!