the birthday is nearly over, the holiday is over

Well, the countdown to 40 is official. I had a fantastic birthday. It was spoiling and love all the way.
My darlings festooned me with treats in bed. I received beautiful girl & bunny silhouette badges and a girl on a swing necklace from "love". My delicious husband knows that "lulu" in Carlisle St stocks a multitude of little desireables that I covet every time I walk past.
My delectable children gave me a boxful of luscious smelly things from "lush".
My Mum gave me some gorgeous earrings that she sneakily bought at last week's DESIGN MARKET and my Dad painted a sensational street scene in moody oils, depicting a stretch of Swan St, Richmond opposite the station. It goes beautifully with the one of the railway bridge that Dave got for his birthday, making a snazzy set.
I am still looking forward to dinner out with the old school buddies on Tuesday, then it's head down until next year.
Kids are back to school tomorrow, so the juggle is over and life resumes it's normal pace. I must thank the lovely Clare, whose work schedule fits mine so well that we were able to swap kids frequently and also J who is similarly accomodating. Thanks.