The Birther's Day Loot

If your wondering how to make a haul on your birthday, I have a few pointers for you. First of all, it helps to make sure that your birthday falls on or near another gift getting holiday. My scenario is ideal because the holiday my birthday falls near (and sometimes on) is the one where moms do all the getting. I happen to be one and I have a husband and four kids all feeling obligated to give me something. It also helps to time the event soon after you've survived a significant ordeal. In my case, it was seeing my daughter, Sarah, through her 28 months of chemotherapy. Although it was primarily her battle, it did involve the entire family. And lastly and most importantly, start talking about some self-improvement project(especially one that you obviously need) a few weeks before the big day. It was innocent hint dropping on my part, but if I'd known it was going to pay off so well, I'd have done it intentionally. :) Had I started telling folks that I was ready to get my house organized, they would likely have shown up in droves to present me with all sorts of bins and totes and cleaning supplies. Instead, I told them that I was ready to focus on getting fit and healthy. Apparently they thought it was a good idea too. They came scrambling to my aid. And they gave me some pretty great stuff to get me in gear for my big venture. It's all helping, and I am in gear. I haven't quite managed to meet my goal in hours, but I have started. Last week I spent five hours exercising and four hours of "me" time. I do believe I am at least headed in the right direction and that this is going to work. I lost a few pounds last week and spent some time playing in my flower beds. Check in later for more details on my new stuff and how it's helping. Meanwhile, enjoy my sweet new playlist that Bridgette made for me. ;)