Two weeks ago my 11 dd asked me if I wanted a surprise birthday party.

[Rose in BC]

I emphatically said no. Too much stuff going on here. I definitely don't feel like company. Today is my birthday and I spent most of the morning sad at some of the things going on here (my sick dog, my sick SIL, etc, etc.) I hadn't slept well last night so I lay down for a nap only to be awoken by 6 of my lady friends "surprising me". And you know, as much as I did not feel like company prior to their arrival, I was so cheered by the end of the visit. Friends are good.

And what a girl I have. She planned the whole thing and truthfully I did not catch wind of it. I figured after I said no two weeks ago she would not go ahead with it. You got to love daughters.

[snickelfritz]

And Happy Birthday.:party:

My dd has already told me that she wants a surprise party for her birthday. Actually, she's already laid out the plans for me.:001_huh:

[JennifersLost]

That is so awesome, Rose! I'm glad she went ahead and did it. You deserve a party.

[Amy in Orlando]

:party::party::party: Happy Birthday! I'm glad your dd went ahead with her plans. Sounds like just what you needed.

[nestof3]

I'm so glad it turned out so nicely! Happy Birthday!

[Jean in Newcastle]

Happy birthday! What a wonderful "take charge" daughter!

[Rose in BC]

She made written invitations. Sent them out over a week ago (I'm pretty sure my boys wouldn't have been thinking about my birthday a week ago. lol!)

She even got up this morning and made my breakfast (and I have very specific likes in the morning).

I'm very blessed with three lovely children and a caring husband. (Got to keep that in perspective when times are tough.)