Happy birthday to me!

You know what, I had a really really nice birthday today!
On reflection to this same day 12 months ago, it couldn't be any more different. Yes, I got lovely gifts & was very spoilt but my head was not in the right place & that, for want of a better phrase, was a complete game-changer.
Amusingly Ferguson woke with more glee over the tooth fairy visit before realising & rushing off to retrieve his birthday card for me.
Eclectically, he gifted me (another) heart shaped cushion, a Mr Bump keyring & some flowers. Zoe sent a lovely knitted sweater & Rebecca, some perfume and I got money from Mum & Caroline towards my new sewing machine.
Alexander delivered me a middle of the night birthday greeting also which was gladly received.
I spent the entire morning at Ruth's, being plucked & painted - how indulgent (but fab!) is that?!
I then had company of 4 to collect Ferguson from school later on & afterwards we all headed back home to open the huge (!) pile of gifts Bear brought for me!
I got a new sewing machine! an amazing (previously coveted) shark print dress, chocolates, a brill paper lovers book, a fabric stag head, some hand cream (I'm addicted...), quite literally a fabulous plaque AND a long weekend to St Ives!!!!!
We had a lovely birthday tea out aswell, were all the kids were super too. I had such a nice, nice, fun, enjoyable birthday.
Despite all our past troubles, I do still feel lucky to have my Bear by my side. He always makes an effort with special days like birthdays & I really do love him.