Actually, i should mention we have had two birthdays this month.. Nisal's mother's was on the 20th of March and Nisal's is on the 29th.. We had Nisal's mother's birthday at our place on Thurstan Road, and invited some friends and relatives to the function... it was fun and everyone really had a good time!!
Nisal's birthday was more of a surprise.. we intially wanted to have a surprise party for him on the 31st but lots of people couldnt make it because it is a long weekend (surprise surprise in Sri Lanka, right...) so we decided [initially] to have a small party for just his parents, Bappi, my mom and me.. then eventually we started adding people and the list came up to 25! but of course, in true surprise style, Nisal didnt have a clue.. he thought we were all going out for dinner at Il Ponte or somethihng.. i managed to invite some friends (Matt, Sanjay, Sabs, Samantha).. and yes, Nisal was surprised when he came home.. although, he did notice all the cars outside... but i think he didnt expect THAT many people at home...
anyways, it was a fun night.. everyone got along with everyone else.. Swara was on top form and was dancing around the whole night.. and it was very casual.. my mom played "happy birthday" on the piano quite a few times because people forgot to sing and she made a few mistakes.. but it all added to the happy casual atmosphere at home.. and as usual, Kumari and Dilruk did an amazing job in cooking and cleaning.. it was just lovely.. and i am so happy!!
Eventually the whole thing finished around 2am (tomorrow work, people!!) - and by the time Nisal and I went to bed, it was around 4am.. Birthday boy was quite talkative and we ended up chatting the whole night (get your minds out of the gutter!!)..
i managed to get up for breakfast around 730am and then trotted off to bed again and slept till midday - when nisal and i both woke up...
Now its Friday, 30th March - 245pm and I am still at home.. we plan on heading into work soon and sending cake to everyone and dropping by and seeing Nisal's aunt and heading home shortly.. But you never know...
Just Thoughts
Next year around this time, our baby will be 9 months old.. and Nisal and I have been married less than a year.. how time flies.. I know, deep in my heart, everything is going to go wonderfully.. I honestly feel blessed I have a mother who loves me and loves my husband unconditionally.. and my in-laws - Bhadrika and Douglas and not forgetting Bappi who continously make me feel so welcome in their families... I truly feel lucky.. I know I have never really been a religious person, I like to consider myself spiritual, but still i must have done something good somewhere sometime to get myself in this situation... I hope this lucky streak continues.. Love you all!
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