Birthdays

So, my birthday is Sunday, the 7th. I will be 36 which I don't mind, age doesn't bother me. What does bother me is that, up until this year, I feel very overwhelmingly depressed on my birthday. It's usually been awhile since I've seen my California family and my Mom (who I love so much and am very close to...), who's birthday is the 8th. All my life, I've celebrated my birthday together with my mom and in my family, whomever is home (and we would make an effort) by having a big yummy cake and singing happy birthday with the lights off, candles blazing. :) We did this for Evan's 1st birthday too and I have decided it's what I want to do for my birthday in Tennessee also. I am happy to report that since I just saw my family in December/January and because I have the dream of my baby to distract me, I feel GREAT this year! :) I also feel happy that I've decided to just have cake/cupcakes again. It feels right and I will invite family and even friends if I want to come, if they can make it. So, along with my more upbeat feeling about my birthday this year, I've decided to think about what 'gifts' I want but they are really more like goals so... here goes in no particular order:

Money (for all the the following)
Someone to come help me organize my WHOLE house, one room at a time.
Get someone organized to help me make an office/craft space out of our guest bedroom ASAP
Renew our Adoption paperwork so we can add to our family
Work towards a bigger house (But make sure the Jones still live nearby. they are the best neighbors!) with larger living room, kitchen, master bath and laundry. I would also like a bonus room.
Deep clean the Chop Shop
Get my own hair done. It's been since the summer that I've let anyone else trim it.
Dream of a housekeeper to come to my house 2 times a month.
Eat better, Sleep more, take better care of myself mentally and physically.
Dates with Michael
Study the scriptures better and more.
Magnify my calling. Be ok that I can't do everything for my calling.
Be a better Visiting Teacher and serve others more.
Write my brother on his mission every month and send him packages every 3 months, even if it's just a bag of candy.
A massage from Jason at Tangerine.
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That about does it, Happy Birthday to me. :)