They Say It's Your Birthday

I'm finding that the Summer is a hard time to write. "Daughter" is home all day and as any parent knows, that means constant running. Swimming lessons, music lessons, making lunch and just keeping her from being "bored" is taking all my time. I had to make time today though to mark a historic event. Today is "Wife's" birthday.

As much as she protests that she doesn't want anyone to mention it, "Wife" relishes the attention that will be showered on her today. She claims she is getting old. (I'd tell you her age, but then I'd need the Governor to make a call to commute my death sentence.) I don't think she's old, mainly because she's two years younger than me, but mostly because she's not. It's said that women, like wine, get better with age, but I'm not going to use that analogy. I've been on the receiving end of a couple bad bottles of old wine. They're bitter and moldy, and while that may describe me, it certainly doesn't describe "Wife". While not always as bubbly as French champagne, her cork has not dried out, and when I sniff her, I like her bouquet.

You may be wondering how a sentimental fool like me will be helping his beloved celebrate the anniversary of her birth. By doing exactly what she wants. "Wife" wanted to go to the Sox game, so I got tickets before the season started. A fancy dinner is being replaced by grilled sausage in the parking lot and a fun tail gate party. "Daughter" and I gave "Wife" the option of waiting for her gifts until later today or getting them last night, and proving once again that she is a kid at heart, she jumped at the chance to receive her presents early. Thankfully, "Daughter" and I had a lot of luck when shopping, and "Wife" seemed to really like her gifts. That puts a little more good will in my account which can never hurt.

Happy Birthday "Wife"! Have a great day and a wonderful year. "Daughter" and I love you despite of or because of you're advanced age. Later...Brian

PS I need to toss in some radio pluggery. I'm doing a few extra shows this week on WGN. Thursday and Friday morning, I'll be on for Steve and Johnnie from 2-5 am. Friday night, I'm sitting in for Nick D from 11-2. I hope you get a chance to listen. Later.