"It's Mommy's Birthday!"...Not

Ok, this entry is going to be short, because I blogged yesterday, but Charley did something today that I thought was worth sharing. Definitely laugh-worthy. So, I've determined all of the birthdays right now have Charley a little bit confused. Last week, my nephew and sister had their birthdays, and today is my dad's birthday. My birthday is in just over a week, but I'm going out to celebrate my birthday with friends this weekend. Needless to say, there's been a lot of birthday talk around the house lately.

Well, today I had a private lesson with two great girls. They've been best friends since they were toddlers, their families are close, and they're just fun to coach.  I meet with them several times a week, and Charley adores both the girls, and one of their moms, 'Miss Mary.' For most of my private lessons, I arrange child care for Charley. But Miss Mary loves to play with Charley, so when I teach the girls, Charley usually comes along. Today, Miss Mary took her to Byerly's to look at the lobsters in the lobster tank, and keep her amused during the girls' lesson. Well today, while they were there, Charley told Miss Mary that it was MY birthday. "It's Mommy's birthday!" she exclaimed. "She's 30!" Now Mary is aware that I have an upcoming birthday, but she doesn't know the date. So, she went with it. She told Charley they should get me a present! Charley spotted something, and she said, "That's it! A present for Mommy!" Mary questioned her a little bit, but she insisted. What was this incredible present I just had to have? A yellow pepper. Ha! I do eat a lot of peppers, so it's great. I'll put it on my salad tonight. But how funny!

So, they get back to the gym with about 10 minutes left in the lesson, and Charley came running right at me with a bouquet of flowers, squealing, "Happy Birthday, Mommy! I bought you flowers!" Ha! Imagine the look on my face as the other coaches gave me quizzical looks, like, "Is it your birthday?!" Ummm, no, it is not my birthday. But the way Charley broadcasted it, I'm sure everyone believed her! The gesture was so nice, though, and much appreciated. I'm very lucky to have several 'Miss Mary's' in my life. With all of Charley's enthusiasm about my birthday, imagine my surprise when we stopped at my dad's house, she refused to tell HIM happy birthday. Typical!

My "Un-Birthday" Presents from Charley and Miss Mary. I'm a lucky Mom!