My favorite part of this birthday cake is not the fact that it’s from Coldstone and was to die for (and of which I am eagerly anticipating another slice tonight after the kids go to bed.) No, my favorite part is the candle because my birthday? Was perfect. Thanks to Brian, my unbelievably thoughtful and awesome husband ,who thought of EVERYTHING to make my birthday the best birthday ever. Well, everything except candles, he always forgets candles. Which just makes me feel better because I don’t think I could ever deliver the type of birthday to him as he did me.
I realize it’s not a competition. I promise you. I just can’t get over the lengths he went to create such a special day for me.
It was so special that even the kids said “THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER.”
It was so special that if I even stood up for a split second, he immediately said “WHAT DO YOU NEED? WHY ARE YOU STANDING?” (usually the answer was “I have to pee, man.”)
It was so special that even through all of our festivities of waffles for breakfast, homemade cards, fresh strawberries, flowers, lunch at a restaurant, ice cream cones for dessert and a nap, even through all of this, he somehow managed to get every piece of laundry done. (which may be the best gift of all.)
And the thing is? He seemed so happy to be doing these things, which maybe THAT was the best gift of all. I told him I was scared that he was going to hate my birthdays because he was spoiling me so much.
He disagreed and told me I was pretty, or commented on my soft skin.
I just can’t believe that this guy, this guy who made me SWOON over him yesterday, is the same guy who I met in high school, the same guy who I would get drunk with drinking Natural Light in college, the same guy who I felt I didn’t know in my first year of marriage, the same guy who kissed my forehead and tended to my staples after having two c-sections and the same guy who held my hand and hugged me tight after losing James and Jake. (and continues to do so every single day.)
THIS GUY, after fourteen years, is by far the best birthday present I have ever received. Year after year after year.
Even better than Bobbi Brown makeup.
Happy Belated Birthday. He sounds like a keeper!!
I love this and the two of you so much. You are both a shining example of a marriage that has been through such a trial, yet has come out of it that much better. I love that he gave you such a special day, although it is going to make it hard to shank him, but I think we all understand that it has to happen.
Oh, I adore this post, and I adore Brian, and I adore you. I love that you praised him here- just like he celebrated you yesterday! It’s really awesome! So glad your birthday was amazing, you totally deserve it!
That cake looks scrumdidalyumpcious! I LOVE Coldstone!
What a sweet, wonderful husband – you are truly blessed!
I love your grateful reception of his gifts of love…however sappy that may sound, it’s true.
I think that’s what really makes marriages work- is being grateful for the sacrifices that are made. Thanks for a sweet reminder! Glad your day was awesome!
Now that is one fantastic husband!
you two are so great! glad it was a wonderful birthday for you!!
That is so sweet. It is amazing to look back in life and see where we have come from and who we never thought we would become.
Happy Birthday!
Sounds like a perfect day! What a sweet husband you have
Awesome! What a great man! Glad you were blessed on your special day!
Ahhh….what a wonderful day you had. Great job Brian….great job!
what a great guy – you totally deserve him. I got one of them over at my house too. Makes living life awesome.
What a spectacular tribute to a super husband!
You two are very lucky to have each other.
WOW! You found a good one.. didn’t you?
I love how much he loves you.
I think I love the most that, everything doesnt always have to be sunshine in smiles in a marriage. Sometimes its hard, sometimes its not fun. But those good times, are oh so good. And they make all of those stupid petty arguments or just not good times seem so tiny and makes them disapear all together.
I love marriage.
And I love you two!
What a lovely day for everyone! What a fantastic way for EVERYONE to celebrate your birthday!!!
I’m glad you had such a wonderful birthday and that you have such a loving, sweet husband and children to celebrate with! Enjoy that next piece of that DELICIOUS looking cake!
What a wonderful tribute to your husband. It’s so great he went through so much effort to make you happy on your birthday, but I don’t think he ever would have done all that if you didn’t support each other as a team. Congratulations on such a beautiful marriage–the couples who take the time to recognize and appreciate each other are the ones to learn from.
so freaking sweet, i got all teary.
Love it. So happy for you … and for your precious, sweet, darling, family too!
Thank you for this beautiful post. & Happy Birthday too! I am 26 weeks pregnant with our 4th child. I’ve been with my husband since high school, and sometimes I forget the wonderful things he does for me. I let the stress of kids and pregnancy get in the way. I needed a reminder of what a good, loving marriage is….thanks!
Happy Belated Birthday! What an awesome husband, what a lucky girl! Glad your day was everything and more!!!!
Just think, next year there will be a little one running around…how exciting!!!!!
Beautiful belly pic too:) You’re glowing!
This whole post just made me smile. Really, really big.
::SWOON:: is right! What a great guy, and how lucky are you! Happy Belated birthday!
I think he heard about Jeff FORGETTING my birthday and made sure to make up for it and then some.
No, actually, Brian IS that awesome. Tell him Cupcake says hi.
Steph
So glad you got the birthday you deserve!!!
Happy Birthday late, friend. I wanna kiss that belly. And that man of yours for making your day so special. Except I shouldn’t kiss him, but maybe on the cheek in a platonic appreciative way.
You are a lucky, lucky lady. I’m so glad your birthday was such a special day!
WOW!!! This guy should teach a class. I’m so glad your day was so special. You totally deserved it.
Sounds like a great day! Happy Birthday, Beth!
Happy Birthday!! Sounds like you had a perfect day with the perfect man!!
~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com
Awwwwww!! This almost made me cry! So sweet! Way to go, Brian, I am very proud!
Glad you had an amazing birthday, girl! You deserve it!
Super sweet in every way. I loved everything from the birthday cake to the makeup to the most important stuff in between
I firmly agree that every good partnership starts by sharing a few Natty Lites in college. => Glad you had a wonderful day!
Good job Brian! That’s our pimp
Beth, you two are an awesome couple. Wishing you many more happy birthdays to come!
Happy belated!! I hope you had a great day and enjoyed the coldstone! They ahve the best!
Aw…He’s a keeper…that cake looks so good!
What a lovely day you had! Most of us could only dream of being so pampered by our other halves. You and Brian are truly beautiful together.
He is an amazing man, that Brian! I’m so glad he helped you have the best birthday ever because you so deserve it.
The best part about that cake? The clearly drawn line for cutting, and the obvious fact that you are SUPPOSED to eat 1/6 of the cake at a time. WOW.
Brian is awesome, and you are a lucky, lucky girl! Pop him for me, k? HARD.
Birthdays are the best, and it sounds like your was the greatest. You are a very lucky lady and you deserve it. Cake looks delicious, enjoy every mouthful. Happy Birthday!
What a great wife you are…praising your husband for ALL the world to see. That’s the way to do it
And what an awesome husband…obviously! That cake looks unbelievably sinful…I’m very jealous.
Happy Birthday, Beth! Looks like you had a wonderful day. For some reason I thought it was the 17th! And your belly looks beautiful!
This is SO beautiful, I can hardly take it! I want to wrap this post up and carry it around with me. We go way back BT & BH and PJ & JH… it’s so cool to see how your relationship has evolved and strengthened and become even more beautiful over time and experience. Give BT and big HUG from me for being so fabulous! Lots of birthday love, JH
Happy belated birthday! Glad you had a terrific one!
Borrowing your words, this post makes me want to punch him for loving you the way he does. <3
I love this, Beth. So sweet. He is amazing. But I bet he feels just as lucky and blessed to have you for his wife!