Run Away Day & the iPod Shuffle

Before I get to the Run Away Day part of my post, I'm trying something my brother has done in the past. I will be posting the songs as they shuffle through my iPod during the course of this post (you'll get an idea of my taste in music).

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Now on to the Run Away Day....
Have you ever just had one of those days where you want to run away? Or maybe just bury your head in a pillow and stay in bed all day? Well today is one of those days. It seems like they only happen the day after a really great day. Yesterday was my birthday and it was a pretty good day! It started off with my kiddos locking me in my bedroom while they set up a "surprise" in the

Rebel Yell - Billy Idol

dining room. The surprise was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing that my mom helped them make the day before and two gift bags. P was so excited about the cake. My wonderfully creative son placed four number candles on the cake (4, 8, 2 & 5 left over from past birthdays) and then 11 single candles. It being early and me still being groggy stated "wow, how pretty! You guys must of had to dig up old candles" to which P replied "MOM, they all add up to your age" what a bright son I have! Then I got to open my two beautiful presents (a watch and

Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top

a pendant/earrings set). Then I left to go to work where I arrived to a sign in front saying "Kristi's 30" and a desk covered in confetti with a big 30th Birthday banner taped to it and even decorations hanging from the ceiling. My coworkers promptly dressed me with my "30th" headband and neckless. We all enjoyed a birthday breakfast casserole that was absolutely delicious! Later in the day my dad had a dozen yellow roses delivered. My attorney and his legal assistant even remembered my birthday! A few of my coworkers decided to take me to a local restaurant/bar for drinks after work, little did I know

Wanted: Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi

that it would turn into a mini-surprise party! Nobody has ever managed to surprise me, so props to everyone involved (especially D)! I received some pretty creative presents, too. The classic 30 scratch off tickets (I only won $7), a box of 30 rocks (although there was more than $30 cash to go along with it), I photo collage of 30 other people who share my first and last name (turns out there is a professor and a murderer with my same name, who knew?) . One friend gave me a series of items 10 things to remind me to be spontaneous, 10 books to read and 10 items to relax when the kids are in bed. I also got a couple pots of very lovely flowers that I plan to decorate my house with!

Dude Looks Like a Lady - Aerosmith

My dad was kind enough to watch the kids for the evening and my mom helped coordinate the party. So it was a very good birthday and I am very fortunate.

Having said all that, I feel like running away today. Maybe it's the low that comes after a high. Maybe it's the fact that P&J seem to be arguing about everything lately ("it's raining outside" "no, it's not" "yes it is" "NO" "YES" slap - whack "MOM!" and tears and then me saying "Both of you here, NOW!").

How to Save a Life - The Fray

Maybe it's the fact that I have a 120+ pound seven year old infant that I can't control. Maybe it's the fact that I'm only days away from my divorce being finaled and I can't quite figure out how to feel (happy, sad, relieved, celebretory). Maybe it's the fact that the last 11 months have been some of the easiest of my life and I feel incredibly guilty about that. MAYBE IT'S ALL OF THAT!

Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

Don't get my wrong, I am very greatful for everything and everyone that I have in my life. But I'm just having one of those "Blah" days. Okay, I've vented, I've listened to some music, I've given my kids up for adoption (just kidding)

Face Down - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

and I'm feeling better! Now I suppose I should go clean my house, Fun!