After spending a week working in Las Vegas without my husband or kids, I really didn’t have a leg to stand on when it came to pushing my “birthday weight” around today. Normally on my birthday, I get out of doing everything and anything by uttering one little phrase, “But it’s my birthday…” Dirty dishes, dirty diapers, dirty deeds… “But it’s my birthday…” That just wouldn’t fly today.
Mark stayed home the entire week with the kids all by himself while I worked/played in Vegas with my Mom and friends. We got mani-pedis; facials; I got an amazing private yoga lesson from Carl; we went to the M&M store on the strip; I watched my Mom and Susie feed money into the slot machines; Jen (professional makeup artist) did me up gorgeous for my show; I got to shop for hours at my favorite thrift store, “Buffalo Exchange” and numerous treasure hunting excursions at the local Goodwills. It was the perfect birthday stretched out over a week.
So when I woke up this morning to a rose in my face and 2 hand decorated packages from Mark and the boys…I considered myself very lucky.
Sushi for dinner and the boys in bed early. Perfect.
But the dirty dishes are still in the sink from dinner…do I dare say it?
“Oh, Mark…”
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Sounds like you had a fabulous week in Vegas. Love your Mickey PJs. With any luck the B-day fairy will make those dirty dishes magically disappear. Happy Birthday 🙂
I caught your show during MY week without the hubbie and kids (yes, I left the “colicky” one at home.) I loved the show. You had me in tears I was laughing so hard. Glad you enjoyed your time in Vegas.
What a perfect week for your birthday! I LOVE your jammies, I am so jealous!!
I think you could have used the b-day card one more time for the dishes. I know I would have!!
Happy birthday, Maryellen!
Oh my gosh I love your blog, Maryellen!! I can’t believe I haven’t read it until now.. you are such an inspiration, on stage and off. This is a great kick in the butt for me to get my blog going. Thanks for all the laughs..