21 March 2007

Back home, a birthday

Today could have been traumatic, seeing as I turned 40. But it wasn't. For one thing, I got some nice prezzies, including this one that a generous friend sent me:


That's an alpaca scarf kit, in beautiful natural colors. The picture doesn't do it justice. How could anyone be upset about a birthday that meant receiving something as nice as that?

Also, this birthday involved cheesecake eating.

Furthermore, tonight I got to begin a new class in ceramics. I've been wanting to take one for years, and I finally had my chance. So I get to play with clay for 8 weeks. Tonight I made a mug that looks like it was made by and for Neanderthals. Clumsy Neanderthals. I figure after one class my clay skills rank somewhat above Thing 2's. Maybe next week I'll get to Thing 1's level. But it's okay anyway, because playing with clay is loads of fun, as is being a student instead of a teacher for a change.

So 40's been good to me so far. Instead of being traumatized by my advancing age, I'll save my stress hormones for spring break, when we are replacing the counters, backsplash, and floor in our kitchen, laundry room, and family room. My favorite part will be keeping Ruthie and Thing 2 (who also has spring break that week) occupied and out of the way.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cheesecake and alpaca! Sounds like you had a great birthday!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! 40's not so scary - I passed that one a few years ago. Nice presents :-)

Nancy Wetmore-Mathews said...

Have a wonderful birthday. I hit the big 40 in two more years I think I'm actually ok with it.

Knatolee said...

I figure when we turn 50, we'll look back and laugh out how young 40 seemed! :)