Can I just say a huge thank you!
You, my Peeps, are an amazing bunch of people, and have made my birthday extra special with all your great wishes!
My day… hmmm, it’s been strange, bittersweet, if I may say so.
I was woken rudely at 3am by a stray Lil Princess, who refused to go to bed… so we had 1 and a half hours of ups and downs, either my Hubby Dearest or I, up and down trying to get her to bed. In the end Hubby went and pulled the guest bed out in the kids room to settle her. By this time I was wide awake. I was also extremely selfishly P-ed off, as I wanted my hubby by my side. So I went off downstairs to wash dishes, and load the tumble dryer, and sort out paperwork. Yes, really!
Then I was back at 4am, still awake, so I read until 4.15am when Hubby came back. We attempted to sleep, but guess who came back? Lil Princess of course. I had to get up in a couple of hours so I gave up the own bed mission and she climbed in!
Bitty sleep from 3am to a cheery wake up call at 6am from a bright Lil Man! ” Happy birthday mummy! Shall I make you breakfast?” I managed to convince him to sleep for an hour longer with me, as for a change on a work day, I was getting up at 7am, not 6am. Then finally we woke.
He had written me a little letter, which was so sweet that I cried! And the envelope also contained £5 in change “because people give money in birthday cards”… bless him!!
We breakfasted together, he cut me up banana and served me yoghurt! So cute!
Then I got ready and woke the Lil Princess for brekkie too.
During the day at school we had training, and I was trying my best the whole time to stay awake in the training that we had! I received some lovely cards and presents from colleagues…
And flowers, and champagne from family.
My cake…
And my special pressie from Hubby Dearest… a new Microsoft Surface!
Complete with type cover and stylus, so I can blog away to my hearts content, wherever I want to!!
The bitter part of the bittersweet? I also found out that the son of my mother in law’s best friend had passed away this morning, only 42, and obviously this coloured the evening….
Such a sad piece of news, may he Rest In Peace….
It just makes me all the more conscious of the fact that we have to grab what we have by both hands, and live life fully.
Today, even more than anything else, I an thankful for my LIFE.
Stay Safe Peeps! I’m going to bed now, hopefully to not be woken before my alarm, by a little person!!!!!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Sep 08, 2015 @ 23:59:23
Happy 40th
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Sep 09, 2015 @ 06:47:16
Thank you!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 07:00:25
Happy belated birthday, Ritu! 🙂 Sorry to hear about your loss. But I’m glad you had a relatively nice day besides (sleep not included!) 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 12:59:48
Thanks Adi! At least I have managed to catch up on my sleep now!
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 18:24:07
Amen to that!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 19:43:44
I am sorry for your loss Ritu, how very sad.
I am glad you had a lovely birthday. What lovely presents and a beautiful cake too. 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 20:25:47
It was sad Judy, but I still managed to have a lovely day…😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 16:05:10
Happy birthday Ritu. And you are a better parent then I… if my kids kept me awake all night, when I had to get up, you best bet I would make them suffer with me. Maybe I’m just a bad parent… /shrug. 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:38:21
Believe me there were tempers and words, I’m no angel or Buddha!!!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 19:29:10
Haha!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 20:23:03
But we got there… Awake, just, in the end!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 13:28:10
Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Ritu
Haaaaaaaaaaapy birthday to you
Mine is tomorrow
As always Sheldon
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:34:57
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 10:02:21
At least you could celebrate almost “all day long” thanks to lil princess. And lil man was really sweet. What a day. I am very sorry that it was overshadowed by those news. But it wouldn’t be you if you didn’t feel gratitude for what you have at the same time. Glad you are my blog sis! Hope you can relax at the weekend and get ready with your new Microsoft surface 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:32:38
Thanks sis! You know, life goes on, we have to accept things.. And it’s good to be grateful! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 19:28:50
You are absolutely right, Ritu! I can only agree 💖
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 20:22:30
💖💓💜💝💞
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 20:46:34
🌜💖💖💖🌛
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 21:30:47
💝💝💝💝💝
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 21:31:47
Hehe… Love ya too, Sis 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 23:03:51
🙂 🙂 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 09:26:24
To be thankful to god means to surrender and that my dear friend is making peace 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:29:23
Absolutely!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 07:10:34
It sounds like it was mostly a lovely day. I am very sorry to hear of your loss however. Sending you birthday kisses and love! 😙 💋 ❤ 💙 💜 💛 💟 💛 💚 💝 💋 ❤ Melanie
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:26:03
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 19:39:17
You’re quite welcome sweetie! 💋
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 05:45:38
So sad… Happy Birthday still and how very nice of your family to spoil you.
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:24:21
I know… But Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 05:24:21
Glad you had a wonderful day, although bittersweet. Life is truly unpredictable… Thank you for sharing your birthday with us! 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:23:42
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:50:15
You’re welcome! 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 05:04:54
So sorry about the bittersweet news but I hope it’s a good birthday anyway.
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:23:27
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 04:38:06
Reblogged this on georgeforfun and commented:
Happy Birthday, indeed best wishes 💞
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:23:07
Thank you George! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 20:07:17
my pleasure, indeed )))))))))))))
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 04:11:07
Happy Birthday!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:22:46
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 03:16:18
Happy birthday Ritu! The big 40 no less! Hope your day is totally awesome!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:22:29
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 02:39:16
Happy Birthday!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:21:59
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 01:45:20
Happy birthday love! Cake looks delicious 😉
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:22:12
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:35:15
You’re welcome!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 01:14:32
Best wishes! Happy Birthday to you…..
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:21:44
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 00:52:34
Definitely bittersweet.
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:21:27
Yup…
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 00:42:11
Happy Birthday!!!!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:21:11
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 00:36:19
Happy 40th Birthday!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:20:49
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 00:05:08
Happy 40th Ritu..It’s another milestone. Wishing you every happiness and sending you many hugs…🍰🍭🍕🌹🌸🌼🌻
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:20:13
That, you Nimi! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:20:20
Thank you, even!
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 23:59:20
Happy birthday beautiful 💗💗🌟
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:20:00
Thank you so much! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 18:32:16
You are so welcome!
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 23:39:29
Happy birthdayRitu!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:19:40
Thank you! 😊
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 23:33:48
Love the whole ‘make you breakfast’ thing that kids attempt. My son hasn’t tried it yet, but I hear it’s adorable. Sorry about the bad news.
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:19:21
Thank you Charles! I know it was really sad, but that’s life… I guess we have to learn to accept…
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 23:16:13
Wait, so today’s your birthday? It’s also my mother’s birthday. Happy 40th!!
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:17:56
Thank you! And happy birthday to your mum too!! 😊
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:20:16
You’re most welcome. Thanks 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:46:34
Sorry about your news sis. Good night. But I’ve got to agree with nia about that cake☺☺
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:50:03
I still have some, like I told her, come get it! It was yum!!!!
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:50:46
Post it. Lol😜
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:52:47
It’s fresh cream, you need to get here quick!!!!!
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:55:45
Send it by carrier. In an icebox😜 I’ll meet it on way. I’m running as fast as my little legs can carry me☺
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:16:40
Lol!😊
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:41:52
Is there any cake left 🙂 Seems so beautiful 🙂 Thanks and Love, nia
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 22:49:30
There is still some here Nia, come on over for a slice or two!
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