My Birthday

I'm 53! Compared to some really disastrous birthdays I've had in the past, this year's was lovely. I had all my babies with me, hubby and son in law. Dinner was at a seafood restaurant that has yet to disappoint us. I had lovely presents but the best was to have all of them make time for me. It was stress-free and seeing my family relaxed and not at each other's throats for the few hours was bliss. Then the two older girls and I watched Sex and the City the movie in Nani's room. Not really the kind of movie a mum sits down to watch with her daughters, what with the raunchy nudity and all, but then again, why not? I actually enjoyed the movie and the issues so sensitively dealt with. They have some great scriptwriters and I now know why many of my girlfriends, and daughters, are diehard fans of the series. I actually celebrated my birthday a few days earlier this year when old friends surprised me with a birthday cake at a Hari Raya gathering. Seeing them again reminded me of how much I missed them. Of course, Ma and Da's call made my day too. Leya told me that many have posted birthday greetings on FB too. Will check in a while as I've been too busy to log on. Many have also sms'd their wishes and I feel truly blessed. Truly life is a rollercoaster. I am thankful for the calms. Shukur Alhamdulilah. And thank God for my family. Enja, AniAni, Tate, Buns, Ashrafee and Chaid, thank you. Love you all.