Finally got to use my birthday present

My birthday is exactly two weeks after Christmas.  Now that I have children that usually means that after we purchase Christmas gifts and gifts for Baby Girl #3 whose birthday is actually only 8 days after Christmas, that there is usually not a lot left to purchase gifts for me.  Hubby does his best to make sure that I get something, but it's a little hard when there is no money.

This year Hubby asked what I wanted for my birthday at the beginning of December.  At that time I was going a little stir crazy.  Usually I'm OK being home all day every day with the girls, but every so often I have had enough and I really need a break just to myself.  When he asked happened to be one of those times.  So when he asked what I wanted all I could think of was having a day to myself and a little bit of spending money to spend on whatever I wanted.  And that is exactly what I got!  Actually, he also got me a Groupon for a one hour massage, but I don't get to use that until the first part of April. 

The money has been sitting on my headboard since the first part of January, but with my sister's wedding at the beginning of March we were pretty busy and I didn't have a chance to have my day.  But now that that is behind us I finally got to go.  I did a whole lot of nothing.  I had a coupon burning in my pocket so I went shoe shopping and found a couple pairs of shoes for $25 total.  The only thing better than buying new shoes is buying new shoes and getting a great deal!  I also went to a couple of movies, browsed Hobby Lobby and sat in the shade and read a book.  I got home after the girls were in bed.  The house was clean and I had no jobs waiting for me to do. 

I enjoyed the time to myself.  Even though the cabin fever had passed, I still enjoyed shopping on my own and having no one asking me a million question for several hours.  And to be perfectly honest, I enjoyed not having to share my candy and popcorn at the movies!  But at the end of the day I wondered if I would ever request this gift of a day to myself again.  I enjoy being around other people too much.  While the peace and quiet was nice, I don't think I need it that often.  Time without kids, sure.  But I would rather spend time with Hubby or friends than be by myself. 

I am very thankful for the time I got to spend by myself.  I do feel recharged.  But I think that the next time I'm asked what I want for my birthday I'll pick something else.  Like Sees chocolate--just in case you were wondering!