the big girl
Long weekend? It was a short weekend, at least for me. We were out the whole day everyday, having fun with our loved ones. It would be my birthday in a couple of days, and instead of having a feast with all of them on that day, I figured, why not give them a treat in advance?
You see, I want my birthday spent in a spa. I want a relaxing bone-breaking massage, I want to prettify my nails, I want a makeover, I want to shop. I want the works and I want to do all of them alone, because I’ve been working hard, because I’m officially off the calendar.
As my birthday would fall on a weekday I badgered Raymond my husband, months ago to take over my mommy duties on my special day. Magpapakasarap ako, as it is a treat we all know I sooo deserve. Of course, he agreed to give me this “gift,” it shouldn’t be too hard. He has always taken the day off on our birthdays for the past seven years.
But alas, a very important meeting with his bosses was moved on *gasp* my birthday.
I told him, “It’s alright, don’t take a leave anymore.” I had my birthday celebration all through the weekend, I’m already too tired to celebrate yet again. No big deal.
But yesterday I asked him a couple of times, “You’re not really, really going on leave?” This isn’t just a ploy to make me believe that he’s going on leave, and then on my birthday, he’ll shout, “Surprise! I’m on leave!” ?
“No, I really can’t go on leave, ” he said. “Galit ka ba?”
Of course not, I said. How could I be? It’s not his fault that the powers that be decided to discuss issues on my birthday. Maybe because it’s the president’s birthday the day after. I’m an understanding person. I can handle this glitch.
And so here it is, my birthday. The day started like any other except that I woke up with birthday greetings from my husband instead of just the usual morning kiss. I have been receiving text messages and emails from loved ones greeting me a happy birthday even before the sun rose.
Thanks, I’m truly grateful.
But still, there’s a part of me that feels just a wee bit bleak. I should be getting ready for the spa at this hour instead of waving goodbye to my husband. I should be going out with Raymond and the kids tonight - looking absolutely fab. I shouldn’t be making this blog entry. I should be writing my birthday post - tomorrow.
Sigh. Don’t worry, I’m a big girl now. It’s alright. I’m old enough to know that sometimes, things just can’t go as planned.
tikey:
Weeeeeeeee happy Birthday! sabi monga, we can celebrate birthdays everyday…. meron pa nmang bukas, tapos sa susunod na bukas at the day after parin! Ang mahalaga kasama at kumpleto ang family mo.. that would be the best gift ever.
happy Birthday again! Muahhhh!
LC: korek tikey! pwede naman akong magcelebrate kahit sa pasko na
i’m blessed, we’re all blessed, and those are more precious gifts than a spa 
big hug! thanks!
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7 November 2007, 8:31 amEra:
happy birthday, cess! magkasunod lang pala tayo!
i’m sure you’ll have fun tonight with your family though you’ve skipped the spa session. in their eyes, you’re the most beautiful mommy and wife on earth.
just have a beauty rest, maybe?
LC: uy happy birthday to us! thanks era! oo nga, beauty rest na lang
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7 November 2007, 9:13 amfeng:
you can always celebrate at anyday the Hubby and the kids are available. naks, parang ang hectic ng mga sked nila eh no?
anyway, just dropped here to great the big girl a Happy happy birthday! cheer up! enjoy the day still, OK?
LC: haha! thanks feng! im getting that break!
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7 November 2007, 9:56 ammitch:
Cess, Happy birthday! I still believe you’d get your birthday “day-off.” Belated lang nga siguro, pero when it comes, i-enjoy mo to the max!
At ang wish ko para sa iyo……kalendaryo na 365 days tuloy-tuloy. Para lahat tayo, hindi mawawala sa kalendaryo! Heheheh. Cheers!
LC: hahaha! Oo nga, dapat 365 ang numero sa kalendaryo para walang laglag
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7 November 2007, 10:42 amann:
Hello birthday girl! Hindi man naka leave si Raymond sigurado naman syempre yung birthday hhhmmm……hahahaha!
LC: hahaha!
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7 November 2007, 11:04 amSSSH:
woooohoooo! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Big Girl!
looks like you’ve got some straightening out to do..he.he.he.
Enjoy your day, Cess!
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7 November 2007, 1:42 pmEm Dy:
Happy birthday. Agree with Mitch. Just have your birthday leave on another day. Add an extra treat to make it special.
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7 November 2007, 3:05 pmAiza:
Happy, happy birthday! At least ako 2 more years before i’m off the calendar. God bless you always!
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7 November 2007, 5:22 pmLizzz:
Happy Birthday! I’m sure babawi yung hubby mo. Mukang okay yung mag pa-spa. Hindi pako nakakapunta sa ganon
Have fun!
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7 November 2007, 6:11 pmKongkong622:
Happy Birthday Cess!! Uuy, sama naman ako sa spa celebration mo
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7 November 2007, 6:13 pmjho:
Big girls don’t cry… and big girls know the best things in life is achieved through patience and understanding… HAPPY BIRTHDAY ULI!!!!!
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7 November 2007, 6:23 pmRach (Heart of Rachel):
Happy Birthday Cess! I wish you wonderful things in life. May you have best of health and happy heart.
I’m sure you can push through with your spa pamper day next time. Take care!
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7 November 2007, 10:54 pmrazberry:
pareho tayo, spa ang nais na pabertday sa sarili…. at parehas din hindi natuloy… working naman ako that time and i’m all alone… waaahhh.. kaya ang celebration ng bday, umabot ng 3weeks… hahahahahahaha.. and when the celebration comes, ang sayaaaaaaa…. kaya cheers….:)
happy happy birthday….
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7 November 2007, 11:44 pmjulie:
Belated Happy Birthday, Cess.
Hope we can set a date next week, sama natin sila Wenchie, Cookie and Chats. Parang andali no? Anyway, I may be having free time next week and since the young kids are not here yet, I can probably spare some time basta tapos na errands ko.
Thanks and take care!
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8 November 2007, 11:26 amRowena:
Hi Cess, so how was the spa and all the treats-to-myself like? Did you have a blast? I bet you had one. I am greeting you again for the nth time, Happy Birthday! Loads of blessings coming your way….
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8 November 2007, 3:22 pmMommyBa:
I like your last line - it’s just so true! Anyway, I hope you had a great one kahit na ‘di nakapag-leave si Raymond. Happy birthday, sweetie!
*hugs*
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8 November 2007, 10:44 pmlazarus:
happy happy birth, Cess! May God bless you more abundantly!
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9 November 2007, 1:15 pmchateau:
I hope you still had fun on your birthday.. Di bale, your pampering day will happen soon. I’m like you - i like to do my prettifying and shopping alone hehe.
why don’t we mommies sked a grand EB at a spa??? haha, that would be grand!
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10 November 2007, 11:49 amZherwin:
happy happy birthday cess, and more blessings.
you may never know, baka nga bumawi bigla si husband…surprise, surprise.
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10 November 2007, 3:56 pmmalaya:
mmy cess huli man ako, may pahabol akong birthday gift para sa iyo. sana magustuhan mo. kunin mo na lang sa site ko. salamat at GOD bless!
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10 November 2007, 4:08 pmtekla:
korek yun mommy cess pampaganda ang pakunswelo sa sarili kapag birthday hehehe. ako din magpapaganda sa b-day ko nyahahaha maingget ba si ako
happy hapy birthday sau
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10 November 2007, 4:43 pmann:
Musta ang celebration?
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11 November 2007, 12:31 pmkneeko:
happy bday sau… God bless ur family always!
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11 November 2007, 7:32 pmannamanila:
Aaah you’re one of those scorpio girls? Three of my children are November-born and my daughter in law is too. So you can imagine how I can run out of pasta and noodle and other bday treat ideas all through the month.
Happy birthday, Cess, you special girl you! My greetings may be late but the affection is still intact!
I hope you can treat yoruself to that spampering that you want one of these days. Birthday or no birthday, moms need a half-day for herself every so many weeks!
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18 November 2007, 11:18 pm