Three Kid Circus

I was born at 8:23am, 32 years ago. Happy Birthday to me! And to my mom as well, who endured a 45 minute drive and 12 hours of unmedicated labor, in addition to the 9 months of carrying me. Being born before 9 am is why, I fear, I am NOT a morning person.

My sister is exactly 18 months older than me, and my birthday is her half-birthday. We have always celebrated together. We are like Ernie and Bert, down to the head shapes. Opposite, but entwined.

From my earliest birthday memories, there is one constant: my mom always asks to see if I have "birthday sparkles." I never felt particularly sparkly, but she always maintains that the sparkles are there. I like the whole concept of birthday sparkles.

Since my mom is in Hawaii, I decided to take matters into my own hands before bed last night. Right before bed, I liberally coated myself with Caramel. When I stumbled to the bathroom this morning, I caught a glimpse of myself, and Voila! I'm a sparkly birthday princess! And I smell goooood. And my son keeps licking my arm. Heh!

I like waking up sparkly. This, combined with my friend wonder chicken's advice to always brush your teeth first thing, since it's hard to be mean with a minty-fresh mouth... these seem like good things to build a day on.

Join me in celebrating my Birthday Month! Thank your mama for bringing you into the world. Have an extra dessert. Laugh. A lot. And, for pete's sake...be minty-fresh and sparkly!

Comments

Happy Birthday from a fan!

As my birthday salute to you, and your Mama, I paid homage to you on my site. Go look see after the festivities.

Here's to aging...always better than death.

Grace D
Santa Cruz, CA
'I Am Dr. Laura's Worst Nightmare'

Posted by: GraceD | October 6, 2004 8:42 AM

Posted by: GraceD | October 6, 2004 8:43 AM

Oh, sorry for the double post spam. Here, let me add a third. Oh AND 'homage' was a link up to Three Ring Circus. Thanks for making me laugh daily.

Posted by: GraceD | October 6, 2004 8:46 AM

It's your Birthday! Owwwwe! Party Girl :)

Posted by: Lindsey | October 6, 2004 9:03 AM

Zorinonak!

And congrats to your mom also.

Posted by: Blex | October 6, 2004 9:13 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I can't tell you how you've brighten my day(s) since you started coming around. There are times when I suddenly think, "Tin Tin" and burst out laughing.

Posted by: Mindy | October 6, 2004 10:27 AM

Happy birthday to you, Wacky One! Here's to an awesome day and month and everything!

Posted by: Mir | October 6, 2004 11:47 AM

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Your kids belong in the zoo. You belong at a spa! He he. Thanks for commenting. I need all the support I can get. Happy Birthday. Mines next month and I move into a new age bracket. Scary! ; )

Posted by: jenni | October 6, 2004 12:15 PM

Hope your day is full of especially good memories, Jenny! Happy, Happy Birthday!

Posted by: Stephanie C. | October 6, 2004 1:12 PM

Happy Birthday, you sparkly, minty, diva, you! Have an absolutely fantastic day.

lots of hugs!

Posted by: steph | October 6, 2004 1:42 PM

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!

Those birthday sparkles look really cool, I'll have to see if I can find some in Oz.

Posted by: Bec | October 6, 2004 2:16 PM

May this be your best year yet!

Posted by: heidi | October 6, 2004 3:33 PM

Happy birthday, sweetie! here's to more wisdom and humor *raises chocolate drink* :)

Posted by: rain | October 6, 2004 7:28 PM

hehe.. I love birthdays! I was stumbled on your blog and I like your sense of humour and your blog description "making other parents feel superior one blog at a time" made me laugh.

Happy birthday to you :)

Posted by: Amelia | October 6, 2004 7:36 PM

Happy Birthday!

Posted by: NotDonnaReed | October 6, 2004 7:56 PM

Very fun--I love the idea of birthday sparkles. Happy belated birthday!

Posted by: Margaret | October 6, 2004 8:45 PM

Happy Birthday Jenny.

Posted by: maria | October 6, 2004 10:07 PM