The day before my birthday was rainy and grey. I never love those days but it was what it was. My daughter was working at her new job and had asked my husband to pick her up. She had a surprise to bring home for me. When she asked me to come out to see it I was beyond surprised. She had bought me a Wisteria tree. Never have I thought about getting a Wisteria tree and when I saw it I wondered where it had been all my life. This tree was whimsy and delicacy and beauty all in one. I was smitten. My daughter mentioned she thought I might not like it because it was not practical enough. I didn't quite know how to reply but I guess I saw a bit of myself the way she sees me. However she didn't let the worry of my practicality stop her and I am so glad.
Just look at this color!
My birthday cake and the creator
Decorating by my thirteen year old son early in the morning before I got up. We had no decorations so he improvised with tissue paper.
The table I woke up to AND, might I add, children who were all dressed and ready for the day without my harping on them to do it...see I KNEW they were capable.
Ferns ~ my favorite.
I am now in a new year of my own life ~ and forward I will go.
What a heartwarming, kind gesture from your daughter, bringing beauty you didn't know you needed 🥰 and a lovely effort from all your children to celebrate you on your birthday ❤️ I find as Mum's, we often don't create space to honour ourselves even though we gladly do it for our children. A beautiful much deserved gesture from your children ❤️ xxx
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