It’s been a bit of a crazy morning. We had run out of bread so at 7:30 this morning I had to run down to the corner to pay $5 for a loaf of it, so the kids could have lunch today.
This was after we had discovered that one of our baby bunnies had burrowed out of its hutch, and decided the grass was greener on the other side of the fence.
The side where the dog lives.
Thankfully, we got to her in time, and she had hidden herself from Angel’s almighty jaws, and a bunny massacre was averted.
Oh, and it’s my birthday! 
I love birthday’s, I really do, and yet every year, on the few days leading up to it, I get quite despondent. Can’t work out why. I think it just comes down to logistics.
This year I was particularly upset because Thursday is not a good day to have birthday. Boatman finishes work at 6, which is when Taylah starts jazz, and by the time she is home, the others are all in bed.
There was no real time at all when we could be together as a family and celebrate and have cake.
Boatman, however, is wonderful. He made his very first cake from scratch, and we had it for breakfast.
It was an awesome solution to the problem.
(the numbers all add up to 29. I’m not turning 18 578.)
He also personally made sure the that the 10 things I wanted to do before my birthday happened.
And he bought presents.
Good presents.
Awesome presents.
Among them, some brand new sketchers, which I love.
But most importantly, this.
Still in its box cause I haven’t had a chance to play.
To say I am excited would be an understatement. I have been wanting one for aaages, but honestly didn’t expect that it would happen today.
So by now you are probably thinking that is is a ‘thankful for my new MacBook’ post, but it’s not.
It’s a thankful for my awesome husband post.
And not cause he bought me such a completely extravagant present, but because he supports me. He knows why I wanted it so much, and in giving it to me, he is giving me his support, and helping me to make my dreams come true.
He loves me, but maybe more importantly, he knows me. Knows what makes me tick, what makes me angry and what makes me happy.
He knows what makes me me, and he supports that and loves that, and will sacrifice himself to see me be the best I can be.
Thankyou Boatman.
Not just for what you do for me, and what you give, but for who you are.
Love your bum. 
xxx
Ooh, your hubby is AWESOME! I had to wait until 30 for my baby mac, and even then I had to buy it for myself :S
Enjoy! And a big happy birthday to you xx
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I am very lucky! Boatman is awesome. I think I’ll keep him”
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Happy Birthday Jess! What a beautiful post also xx
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Thanks Lyndal. Xxx
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Ahhhh sounds like your Boatman and my lovely partner are both wonderful!
How blessed are you? Happy Birthday for today… and Happy International Women’s Day to boot.
Enjoy and feel loved! <3
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Thanks CJ. I really feel like the luckiest woman in the world to have him.
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Happy Birthday! So glad that it’s been a fantastic one for you!
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Thankyou Miss Pink! Xxx
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy the day. High fives to hubby. Excellent effort. And do you think he might even have something extra up his sleeve for tonight?!…
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Yes he spoiled me with fasta pasta for dinner, which I love and don’t have to clean up afterwards!
He is a good man.
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Happy Birthday, and hooray for the MacBook Pro!
Such nice treatment makes me consider getting one of those husband objects.
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Yes get one, just make sure it’s a good one.
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Awwwwwwe fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to Boatman xxx
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He is the best!
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You are lucky in so many ways Jess… and how wonderful of you to take the time to be thankful and acknowledge it all. Have a fantastic birthday!!!
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Thanks Misha. I realise how blessed I am. I have an incredible family.
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Arrh Boatman your a real catch. Happy Birthday Jess.
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He really is
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Happy birthday firstly! I love love that your hubby firstly made you a cake and secondly that you got to eat it for breakfast! You are one lucky lady
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Thanks Kyrstie xx
I am very blessed
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Yay for Boatman!
Isn’t that what birthdays are all about… Cake for brekkie? (and presents, of course).
A very happy birthday to you
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Oh how I love presents!
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Well done, Boatman.
It’s one of the things I love about my husband. He knows me so well, that what others might think is a totally weird present to give me, he understands I’ll appreciate it. At Christmas he asked the women in his office if they had any ideas. They came up with jewellery, flowers, perfume… not me at all. He bought me the blue tea set that I use every day.
I hope you’re enjoying your awesome present, missus xxx
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Had a fab day thanks Jayne.
It’s nice to be known and understood isn’t it? Best thing ever.
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happy Happy Birthday. Enjoy your new toy and your Boatman – he seems a keeper
Yes, I think I’ll keep him’
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That boatman, what a dream!!
Adore the cake, made with much live obviously.
Hope you had a fabulous day gorgeous.
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Oh he is wonderful. I couldn’t have done better.
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What a lovely man the Boatman is! Fab cake, shoes and wanting to support you to be the best you can be. There is nothing else a girl could desire. xx
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Exactly! I’m so very blessed.
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