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September 9, 2008

NOT 38!

Her: I'll be 38 in September!

Me: Me too! What is your actual birthday?

Her: The 21'st.

Me: Mine is the 9th.

Her: So you were born in 70, eh?

Me: Um... actually...I was born in 71. *starts counting with my fingers* OH SHIT! I'M NOT 37! I'M ONLY 36! This entire year I've thought I was already 37!

And that is why this is going to be the best birthday since turning 30. Because I am a year younger than I thought I was and that's kind of awesome when you're approaching 40.

Since I post pictures of what my children look like on the morning of their birthdays, I thought it was only fair I post one of what I looked like when I woke up this morning. You're not imagining things. I really am that hot (Puff-ay!) and I really do have dandruff.

Posted by Y at September 9, 2008 8:16 AM

Comments

Happy Birthday, Y!

Have a great day!

Posted by: Chelle at September 9, 2008 9:22 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I'll sing the mañanitas to you if you want :)

Have a wonderful day re-living 37! haha

Posted by: JachiCue at September 9, 2008 9:26 AM

Happy Birthday!!

Posted by: Nina at September 9, 2008 9:29 AM

You look beautiful Y!! Happy Birthday!
Congrats on your second 37th Birthday!!
Or as I look at it, you're 21 with 16 yrs experience ; )

Posted by: SarahDragon at September 9, 2008 9:31 AM

Happy Birthday! Here's wishing you a fab day!

Posted by: Ms. Fizzles at September 9, 2008 9:32 AM

Happy Birthday!!!

And I'm NOT just saying this because we have to be nice to people on their birthdays... but I totally thought you were closer to 30 than 40. Like I would've guessed around 33ish. I guess that wouldnt make sense with the ages of your kids... but I never did the math (apparently, I am not a winner).

Posted by: AlwaysCurious at September 9, 2008 9:33 AM

Well, happy birthday! How awesome that you have a whole 'nother year before 40! Score!

And that early AM picture of you? Looks better than I look most days in mid-afternoon.

Posted by: Amaelija at September 9, 2008 9:33 AM

Happy Birthday Y!

Posted by: Jamie at September 9, 2008 9:34 AM

Happy! Happy! Have a great day and an even better year! :)

Posted by: Carley at September 9, 2008 9:39 AM

Ahh, you look great. Happy birthday. I keep thinking I'm 28 when I'm actually only 27, so I can relate :)

Posted by: starrynite at September 9, 2008 9:43 AM

Happy 37th. Again!

My husband did the same thing once, but in reverse. He had to age TWO years that time.

Posted by: Kyla at September 9, 2008 9:46 AM

From one 37 to another: Happy Day!

You look beautiful, really, you do.

Posted by: mrs. chicken at September 9, 2008 9:51 AM

Happy Birthday Y!!

Posted by: Valerie at September 9, 2008 9:52 AM

Happy Birthday!

Posted by: Holly at September 9, 2008 10:00 AM

Happy Birthyday Y! Puffy? A little yeah...but your hair looks gorgeous!! I'm not kidding!!

Posted by: Mamapajama at September 9, 2008 10:15 AM

Happy Birthday from your 9-9-71 bday twin in the Midwest!

Posted by: Denise at September 9, 2008 10:17 AM

Happy Not-38th Birthday!

Posted by: Gina at September 9, 2008 10:19 AM

happy birthday!! i totally did the same thing this year, thought all year long that i was 46, but i'm only turning 46. does that rock or what?

here's to gaining a year!

Posted by: vickie at September 9, 2008 10:23 AM

Happy Birthday! I wish I looked that good in the morning

Posted by: Alison C at September 9, 2008 10:27 AM

Ha Ha that is funny! I find myself doing the same thing...I am 33 not 34. Have an extra happy birthday with your extra year!

Posted by: Stacy at September 9, 2008 10:29 AM

Happy Birthday, Y! Hope your day is wonderful.

Posted by: Amy at September 9, 2008 10:31 AM

Happy Birthday Y! That's pretty cool, your B-day is 9/9, mine is 9/10 and my mom's is 9/12. I'll be joining you in celebration when I hit the big 3-0 tomorrow.

Posted by: Hol at September 9, 2008 10:33 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Posted by: Maria at September 9, 2008 10:41 AM

Happy birthday, Y! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and year.

P.S. I work with a man who found out he was 7 years older than he thought he was.

Posted by: Maria at September 9, 2008 10:51 AM

Did you seriously not know your own age? That's never happened to me before. Maybe it's something that happens with age..

Posted by: Michelle at September 9, 2008 10:52 AM

Happy Birthday!!

Posted by: Mrs. Schmitty at September 9, 2008 10:55 AM

Happy Birthday, Y!

Posted by: Christine at September 9, 2008 10:56 AM

Happy Birthday!! :)

Posted by: Lisa at September 9, 2008 10:56 AM

Happy Birthday, Beautiful!

Posted by: lani at September 9, 2008 10:58 AM

Celebrate good times (come on)! Happy Birthday, Y!

Posted by: Sara at September 9, 2008 11:03 AM

lookin pretty!

Posted by: christna at September 9, 2008 11:06 AM

Happy Birthday! What a great feeling to be younger than you thought you were!

Posted by: Lottifish at September 9, 2008 11:12 AM

Happy Birthday! OMG, your hair is freaking awesome, I wish I looked that good in the morning.

Posted by: baseballmom at September 9, 2008 11:15 AM

HAHAHA. Mine is Sept 23, lol. I'll only be 27, but I soooooo don't want mine... *Ponders selling it on E-Bay* HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!!!

Posted by: Amy at September 9, 2008 11:25 AM

Happy birthday!
You look beautiful, by the way. I'd kill for your hair.

Posted by: Jennifer at September 9, 2008 11:39 AM

Happy day! :)

Posted by: Linds at September 9, 2008 11:41 AM

Happy Birthday! Love your hair in this picture. By the way, everyone is puffy in the morning. Fuhgetaboutit!

Posted by: Michelle at September 9, 2008 11:43 AM

Happy Birthday you hot mama you!!

Posted by: Karen Reilly at September 9, 2008 11:44 AM

Just wanted to say thank you all for the birthday wishes. So nice to read.

Also, I really did think I was 37. I don't know why. Somewhere during the year, I just forgot my age and would tell people I was 37. I blame my thyroid, of course.

Posted by: Y at September 9, 2008 11:46 AM

Happy Birthday, pretty lady.

Posted by: Amanda Brown at September 9, 2008 11:56 AM

I think you look cute! Happy Birthday!!

Posted by: Jenny at September 9, 2008 12:01 PM

Happy birthday, Y. You crack me up.

Posted by: Lisa Milton at September 9, 2008 12:02 PM

Happy birthday!!! So what are you going to do with your extra year? :)

Posted by: Miz Robyn at September 9, 2008 12:17 PM

happy birthday!
i also have to really think when someone asks how old i am...or how old i was when i got married or how old i was when i had my children.

Posted by: heather at September 9, 2008 12:34 PM

Happy Birthday!

Posted by: Vanessa at September 9, 2008 12:52 PM

Happy Birthday!

Let's do Starbucks soon-my treat for your day, ok?

Posted by: Headless Mom at September 9, 2008 1:16 PM

Happy Birthday!
And I see no dandruff- none! Fibber! ;)

Posted by: Lauren at September 9, 2008 1:22 PM

Happy Birthday!

You can blame the forgetting on your thyroid all that you want. I do that all of the time. I was just at the doctor's yesterday and they wanted to know my age and it took me a little while to figure it out. I didn't help that my ears are all clogged and I thought she asked me what my H was? And I was all really confused. Luckily I can blame it on this cold. :)

Posted by: Danielle at September 9, 2008 1:29 PM

That is the best birthday present ever! Have a great day!

Posted by: Kim at September 9, 2008 1:38 PM

That is fantastic - a woman who actually gets to turn BACK the clock for her birthday!!!

I hope it was a great day.

Posted by: jeanie at September 9, 2008 2:00 PM

I agree with previous posters, you don't look a day over 32. S'there. ;)

Posted by: norm at September 9, 2008 2:15 PM

Happy birthday! Your hair looks better when you first wake up than mine does after being professionally styled.

Posted by: einzel at September 9, 2008 2:26 PM

Happy Birthday!!

Posted by: Melissa at September 9, 2008 2:27 PM

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Posted by: Jen at September 9, 2008 2:29 PM

Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed your special day! (yes, its the same wish I sent you on facebook, I'm creative like that.)

Posted by: Jennifer (prayedforone) at September 9, 2008 2:49 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

BTW- 38 isn't that bad, even you do have to wait another year to get there. (I just hit it) However, I am dragging my feet and going kicking and screaming when 40 rolls around.

Posted by: mickey at September 9, 2008 3:23 PM

Happy Birthday, you! Enjoy being 37 again!

Posted by: Rhi at September 9, 2008 3:26 PM

ohwow miss virgo, we *(jenijen, shannon, grace, etc)* are having a little birthday party for ourselves. (mine is 9/20) Slumber party. Wi-fi, gourmet food, no men and no kids.

Want to come??????

But it's at my place cause I'm oldest and bossiest. And my house is like a campground.

Posted by: gwendomama at September 9, 2008 3:31 PM

Hey -- Happy Birthday! You could be my younger sister, and dang it, I have some (meaning lots) of white hair peeking through my dark hair that makes me look nice and older... ish. ;) Have a great day!

Posted by: JenniferB at September 9, 2008 3:35 PM

Happy birthday Y! Make it great!

Posted by: Mrs. F at September 9, 2008 4:13 PM

Happy birthday! I think you look great!

Posted by: Rebecca at September 9, 2008 4:27 PM

Virgos rule. Happy Birthday Yvonne- I hope your second 37th year is a wonderful, happy and healthy one. If I had some Wild Vines, I'd toast it to ya.

Posted by: kimblahg at September 9, 2008 4:40 PM

I remember the year my mother turned 39. She was sure she was 40. I made her a cake that said 39 and she told me I had gotten it wrong.

Once you hit 36, it's just too hard to keep track anymore!

Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!

Posted by: SheilaG at September 9, 2008 5:39 PM

Happy Birthday!! Birthday morning pictures are the best you look fabulous! Your story was funny, I was able to trick my husband for almost a year that he was a year older than he was...until my Mom was talking about how old he was and told him you are not 42! You were born the same year as Erik (my brother). The jig was up! We still laugh about how I tricked him for all that time, ahh it's the little things that keep a marriage alive! haha! He felt the same way you do like he got an extra year!
To SheilaG- I had our daughter thinking I was 25 until she was in 8th grade- one of her "friends" mom's let that cat out of the bag!

Posted by: Jesseeezmom at September 9, 2008 6:52 PM

Happy Birthday!! You're beautiful!!

Posted by: Kellie at September 9, 2008 6:54 PM

Ehhh...I would still do ya.

Posted by: Roland at September 9, 2008 8:07 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Y!!! I hope you have a beautiful day with your family that you will treasure always in your memory.

Posted by: Denise at September 9, 2008 8:08 PM

30 freaking 8. GOOD LORD. You total bitch. We chatted today! I should've known. GAWD. Now I'ma have to call you early and harrass you so I can make up for it.

Posted by: Ashley at September 9, 2008 8:10 PM

Happy Birthday Y! You just scored one more year! Here's to 37.

Posted by: Rachael at September 9, 2008 9:57 PM

figuring out you're a whole year younger than you thought? now that's the best present ever. happy birthday y!

Posted by: talda at September 9, 2008 10:25 PM

Makes learning how to count when you were young all worth it, huh? You know this gives you a great argument you can present to your kids about how staying in school is cool and it'll keep them young.

Happy Birthday. A '71 baby here, too. I hear we better enjoy it because we will start falling apart after 40.

Posted by: Miss Hope at September 10, 2008 3:52 AM

Hope your birthday was a wonderful one!

Posted by: gorillabuns at September 10, 2008 4:46 AM

Happy Birthday, Y.

Posted by: Brandi at September 10, 2008 5:21 AM

Happy birthday girl! I just turned 36 on Saturday, loving it so far!

Posted by: Christina at September 10, 2008 5:35 AM

Happy Birthday!! I hope your family made your birthday really special. How awesome that you get an "extra" year of your thirties. I wish I could forget how old I am this year, lol.

Posted by: Suzanne at September 10, 2008 6:32 AM

Happy birthday!

Posted by: hieyeglasses at September 10, 2008 6:45 AM

From one Virgo to another ( I knew you were a virgo from your personality, lol) HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope your day rocked, just like you!! Hugs from Fort Worth!

Posted by: Tammy at September 10, 2008 6:59 AM

funny... i did EXACTLY the same thing when i was 36. thought i was 37 ...

made me feel REALLY good to find out i was wrong.

happy birthday!

Posted by: the planet of janet at September 10, 2008 7:18 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY! It's mine, today! Now I think you're EVEN COOLER, if that's possible!

Posted by: maggie, dammit at September 10, 2008 7:44 AM

Happy Birthday Y!

I did the same thing last year, thinking I was 37 when I was still 36. Weird.. since I see there are others in your comments that did the same thing, maybe it has something to do with the year...?

Oh, and you look great in that photo - I would never dare to take one of myself upon first waking up. You so do not look 37!

Posted by: vertyeux at September 10, 2008 8:04 AM

Have a great birthday!!

Posted by: Leah at September 10, 2008 8:36 AM

Happy Birthday!
I frequently forget how old I am, a couple times I even forgot it was my birthday. I think it's selective memory.

Posted by: Sam (TEOI) at September 10, 2008 8:42 AM

Y - You look great!!! Happy Birthday and how awesome is it that you are actually a year younger then you thought you were? I was born in 79 and have thought I was a different age then I really am, but I have thought I was younger! That SUCKS!

Posted by: Jessie at September 10, 2008 8:43 AM

Hope you had a special day for a special day...

I love your hair cut...

Posted by: Jakki at September 10, 2008 10:40 AM

Happy Birthday Y!
You look great!
Believe in yourself.

Posted by: Gabby at September 10, 2008 11:37 AM

Happiest of birthdays to you, pretty lady.

Posted by: metalia at September 10, 2008 1:53 PM

Happy Birthday yesterday! That is my birthday too! I got a pedicure and went to see Mama Mia for the 3rd time. (the movie) It was great!

Posted by: Alison at September 10, 2008 1:57 PM

Happy Birthday!

And HA!

I had a co-worker once who did the same thing...and it was her 40th birthday! I had to "break" it to her that she was only turning 39. Imagine the party plans that went down the drain!

Posted by: Beverly at September 10, 2008 2:38 PM

Happy Birthday!! :)

You look great!

Posted by: mrsdoxtater at September 10, 2008 2:57 PM

you look fabulous!

happy birthday!

Posted by: katelin at September 10, 2008 5:16 PM

That must be the best birthday present EVER...realizing you're a year younger. :-)

Posted by: E! at September 10, 2008 6:25 PM

Younger people never believe me when I say you forget how old you are when you get in your 30s. They look at me skeptically like I'm making it up. And depending on what day you ask, I'll say the boyfriend is 41, or 42 or 43. He's 42. Doesn't look his age though, and neither do you! Happy belated, Y!

Posted by: mary at September 10, 2008 7:08 PM

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous! You are getting a do-over on the year, best present ever. I love it that you can bend the time and space continuum so gracefully! You are magic!

Posted by: Deb on the Rocks at September 10, 2008 8:07 PM

Happy Birthday. I have to ask my kids how old I am. I got confused a few years ago and I have never actually recovered.

Posted by: Marsha at September 10, 2008 8:51 PM

are you joking me? i even enlarged the picture, and i didn't any dandruff. i didn't see puffy, either.

Posted by: supertiff at September 10, 2008 10:07 PM

Happy belated, miracle birthday :}

Posted by: Backpacking Dad at September 10, 2008 10:27 PM

You can't have dandruff. Aren't you the lady who doesn't wash her hair (with shampoo)? Are is it some other fabulous lady blogger I'm thinking of?

Well, I am 47 -- really, I was born in 1961 and my birthday was in August -- so my brain cells could be totally fried. Happy happy happy to you.

Posted by: patois at September 10, 2008 11:28 PM

Happy Birthday, Y! Hope you had a great day.

Posted by: Suzy Q at September 11, 2008 9:25 AM

Congrats on finding another year! I think I will turn 42 every year from now on. It's sort of criminal that I'm out of my thirties anyway. Happy Birthday!! Miss you!

Posted by: Stefanie at September 11, 2008 12:02 PM

What better time to delurk than a birthday? Hope it's AWESOME!

Posted by: Hay at September 11, 2008 1:59 PM

Happy Birthday to your hawt self.

Posted by: Kelley at September 11, 2008 10:01 PM

You look so young for your age!

Posted by: hieyeglasses at September 12, 2008 7:18 AM

If I look as gorgeous as you at your age I'm set. Happy Burfday!!!

Posted by: Dawn B at September 12, 2008 8:49 PM

I love you Y! I don't celebrate birfdays!

You know I loooove you though, right?

Calling you tomorrow! :0)

Posted by: Lena at September 12, 2008 9:21 PM

holy awesome.

P.S. I turned 38 in April. I am sure of it because I was born 70.

Posted by: Aimee Greeblemonkey at September 13, 2008 8:29 AM

I'm 37 as well....Happy bday! You look awesome and remember your only as young as you feel. Although somedays i feel like i'm friggin 50 years old after coming home from a long day of work and kids! Ha Ha!

Posted by: Erin at September 16, 2008 6:26 PM

What IS it about so many of us forgetting what age we are and fast-forwarding to the next??? I think it is a fascinating phenomenon...

Posted by: breedeandweep at September 22, 2008 9:36 AM

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Posted by: frokySteklete at October 19, 2008 7:42 AM

Well said.

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