The day began with a phone call from my Dad singing his traditional nutty Happy Birthday song in German using the entire 20 words he knows of German. I then spent hours in the womb at Pampered By Priscilla, getting a facial and seaweed body wrap. Priscilla surprised me with a bunch of ultra cute birthday cupcakes and a bag of presents. She's so awesome! In between treatments I had lunch next door at Great Harvest Bread.
I came home to a quiet house, because my Dad had taken Silas to the dog park. To be honest I felt a little unsettled and antsy being alone. A little sad. Even though my life is full and good, it's different and new, and I guess the grieving process lasts however long as it lasts. I was really glad when Dad and Silas got back.
My Mom showed up with chicken tarragon and wild rice for dinner. YUMMY! I opened presents. My parents and I had dinner and talked all evening. It was really, really nice. Very low-key. Just what I needed and wanted.
Now I'm in bed with a sleepy Silas, a mug o' milk and a partially eaten cupcake which I'm going to finish as soon as I'm done typing. I cannot comprehend the age of 45 for myself. It's beyond surreal. But regardless, I *am* 45. I'm profoundly grateful for my family. And friends. And cupcakes!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Anu | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Happy Birthday!! :)
Posted by: Jenny Ryan | Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Happy birthday Carla ... it sounds as though you had a bliss-full day!
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Posted by: Mich | Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Happy birthday. I hear great-full-ness in your post.
Posted by: Rebecca | Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Happy... happy birthday! It's great being alive and enjoying each moment!
Posted by: Angie D | Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Hello fellow Libra girl! Happy happy 45th!
Posted by: Lunarmusings | Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Happy birthday!
I'm new here...just decided to join Sacred Life Sunday...well, I've decided long ago but just did my first post to day!
Posted by: Mariposa | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 04:59 AM
Carla!
Congratulations on 45 - I PROMISE YOU that the best is yet to come!!!
Good for you! Good for your Life!!!
May many Blessings follow you everywhere!
Posted by: Sunny | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Wishing you a new year of surprises and happiness!
Posted by: Gayle | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 09:48 AM
happy birthday, dear carla!! wishing you all the love your heart can hold :o) xxx
Posted by: claire | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Happy Birthday! It sounds like it was just the perfect peaceful way to spend it!
Posted by: CirceNona | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Wonderful how you experienced your 45th - clean and sober - alive and well - feeling your feelings - open and willing to live fully and freely - way to go - am so pleased and proud of you - your life of service and love - I have a request to make of you - give me a call or email - love, Cathy
Posted by: Sister Cathy | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Carla!!! I was glad to read about the blessings of your day. And was so sorry to hear that you didn't receive (or were not able to open) the card that I made for you. Needless to say it was full of glowing praise of the woman that you are the beauty that you share in this world!
Happy first day(s) of this new and wonderful year of your life!
Posted by: monique | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Happy birthday Carla!
Posted by: Annie | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Happy Birthday Carla!! Sounds like a sacred day!
Posted by: Dragonfly Reflections | Monday, October 13, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Happy Birthday. I always like to remember that old saying: The more birthdays you have, the longer you live. :)
Posted by: Robinw | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 02:21 PM
i've always thought that 45 is the ultimate age to be a woman ~ no idea why but have thought so since i was about 12 :) happy birthday ~ hope your year is fantabulous!! smooches beautiful! xo
Posted by: darlene | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, Carla!
May the year ahead be filled with blessings and warmth that fill your heart and spirit.
:) Jon
Posted by: Jon (One Song Blog) | Friday, October 17, 2008 at 12:18 AM
happy, happy birthday, carla! wishing you a year of love, laughter, and creative goodness. xoxo
Posted by: leah | Friday, October 17, 2008 at 01:38 PM
a lovely, lovely sacred day...happy birthday, and a wonderful year, O xxoo
Posted by: Olivia | Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 08:26 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTABULOUS YEAR!!! YOU DESERVE IT!
Posted by: Rachel | Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 02:18 PM
It's sounds like it was a wonderful day Carla! I believe that becoming comfortable on one's own is the greatest gift we can give ourselves...we need never fear being alone again. It sounds like you're well on your way there!
(and 45 is a GREAT age but for me 50 was even better! For some reason I felt like I'd really "arrived" at the fullness of womanhood when I arrived at that milestone...so you still have lots to look forward to, LOL!)
Posted by: Kate I | Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, Carla!
Posted by: Angela | Monday, October 20, 2008 at 07:09 AM
I'm 45 and am loving it. Happy Birthday. Love the image of your dad singing to you in German... my mom always calls and sings out of tune, and I love it.
Posted by: Carla Sonheim | Monday, October 20, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Happy Birthday dear Carla. I'm glad it was a great one- you continue to remind me to be grateful for every moment and thing present in my life. 45 looks great on you!
Posted by: Diane | Monday, October 20, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Hi Carla: Come on over to my blog cause you've been tagged!
Posted by: Anu | Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 01:24 PM