One thing I don't love about May though, is that it is the beginning of the most expensive season in our family. It seems there are non-stop birthdays and celebrations starting in May for us, and this year we also happen to have several milestone-ish birthdays to celebrate.
My neice Kasey, who is also my God-daughter, turns 18 next week. Then she graduates from high school a few weeks later. My daughter Kara will be turning 21 at the end of May. How did that happen?! My baby Brookie will be graduating Pre-School, then turning the big FIVE this summer. My Meggie will also be turning 9 in June, a few days before she wraps up third grade.
Meg thoughtfully suggested two ideas on what she would really, really like to get for her birthday. One: to re-do her bedroom -- the works -- new paint, bedding, curtains. You know, something affordable (right??! Gotta love a 9 yr old's perspective on what is affordable! ). Two: Just a simple (haha) trip to the city. We can take the train in to the American Girl Doll store, and a quick stop at Build-a-Bear and FAO. Maybe even see Mary Poppins on Broadway. You know, a simple birthday. Then she just wants a backyard bash, with all of her friends from 3rd grade. I think I need to teach this girl a thing or two about what things actually cost.
Finally, to wrap up the summer season, we'll be heading off for a two week vacation in the Outer Banks, my mother's birthday, my step-father's birthday, two sister's birthdays, my husband's birthday, another two neice's birthdays and finally, my son's 13th birthday. Phew!
Don't even ASK how Alex wants to celebrate his big crossing-into-teenager birthday this year. All I know at this point is that it's definitely going to break the bank.
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