oh, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day, too!
Today is my darling DH’s birthday. He would tell you he has earned every single year and every gray hair, or lack thereof, that goes with it. He spent this overcast day building a run for the baby chicks he will be getting in the very near future. Eventually these chickens will be free-range, but while small will have to be nurtured and restrained. Me, I went to scope out some deals and pick up dinner and cake.
We have a tradition in our house. The birthday guy/gal gets to choose whatever they want, within reason, for their birthday dinner. When I worked full time we would celebrate on the weekend for meals requiring more time. Since that is not the case these days, we are able to celebrate properly on the actual date. Amanda wanted Hamburger Helper. Megan tried to talk her into stuffed peppers, but she would have nothing of it. Dwayne wants corned beef and cabbage, his usual. We do have one more birthday to go this month; it is a busy one for us. Stephen will be 13 on Saturday. He is being a bit stubborn and not letting me know what he wants. Past years I have made ham with mash potatoes, pizza, stuffed peppers, and stuffed shells. I usually want ham for mine, and yes, I make my own birthday dinner. Funny, considering I am an unlikely cook.
So, today we celebrate all things green, Irish, and eat cake; ice cream, of course!
