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Dance Recital Hangover, My Birthday & So Much More!!

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My birthday, Emma’s Summer Birthday Celebration at Pre-school, the day after the girls 6 PM dance recital and Monday.

What do these three things have in common?

They all are on the same day!

Yes, it is Monday, but it is not a normal or ordinary Monday. If I am not as present, please forgive me, because I am truly otherwise occupied.

First and foremost, it is my 36th birthday. God help me and just another year closer to forty!! Seriously, I am so taking my Aunt Gloria’s lead staying 39 forever when I reach 39 years old, because it is just a family thing!!

From the Rehearsal, But No Pictures Were Allowed Last Night!!

But seriously, it is definitely my birthday. But last night, after a long year of practicing, the girls finally had their dance recital. Emma danced and did a Hawaiian Hula type dance. So cute and she seriously had the swiveling and shaking of her hips down. Mental note to keep this one under lock and key as a teenager!!

And Lily danced to Rosemary Clooney’s song, “Me and My Teddy Bear”, all decked out in pink. Her outfit was as I put it “Glittertastic!” and as one of the other kid’s father deemed it to look like all the mother’s who dressed them to have just exited “A Strip Club”. But the dance itself was absolutely priceless and the 2 year old class looked like little dolls.

But again, the show didn’t end until almost 9 pm, but shh, we left at intermission after the girls were both done. What better way to celebrate then at Friendly’s for dinner and ice cream!! We had a ton of fun, but by the time we finished and got home, got the girls settled and in bed, it was quite late.

Celebrating at Friendly’s!!

So, definite Monday morning dance recital hangover.

And did I mention, Emma will be 4 years old on July 17th (about a little over a month from now), but since there is no school in the summer, the teachers allow those with summer birthdays to celebrate before school ends next week.

So today, Kevin is taking a half day from work to go with Lily and I to bring store bought cupcakes (school allergies deem they be store bought) to celebrate Emma’s almost 4th birthday.

Wonder how confused she will be having the kids at school sing Happy Birthday to her in the afternoon and then have Carvel Cake for dear old mom later on in the day. Should definitely be interesting.

And it is still very much Monday, so seriously have a heart and know that I am probably having that much more of a crazy Monday when all is said and done!!

And please do understand if I am not as present this Monday as I usually am.

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  3. heathero626 says

    Good grief Janine, that IS a crazy Monday! I thought I had it rough because I had to be up and have David at work by 7 today! 😉 The girls are beautiful in their dance recital finest! The "no-photos" rule would drive me crazy… are there professional pics on the way? Is that why they disallow parents from taking pics of the big event? (Forgive my ignorance, we've never done the dance recital thing here.)

    Happy Birthday to you! 36 is not old, not at all! David will be 37 in December, and I keep telling him the same thing — you're not even middle aged yet! Have a wonderful day!
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    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks for saying that about 36 years old and totally feel it somedays though I guess. And I know crazy about not being able to take pictures, but they so need to make even more money off of us. I refuse though and took my pictures on rehearsal day. Seriously, we do pay enough and really can't justify it, but that is just me!! And thank you Heather for being just you and a wonderful friend!! 🙂

      • Krissy says

        The reason they do not allow pics during a recital is 1) it is distracting to other audience members & to the dancers 2) besides being a distraction it is dangerous. When a flash goes off in your face you are blinded for a second. Imagine 16 girls dancing around a stage with tons of flashes going off. They could be seriously hurt by crashing into someone or even worse fall off the stage. & 3) we do not know everyone who walks into that theater. How do we know that the man taking pictures ( or video) is really Sally's Uncle joe. It is for the safety of your children. Besides -many people do want photos or videos of their children online whether it is public or private. It has nothing to do with money. After the owner pays the theater rental fee (including the fee for the dress rehearsal rental), pays the mantinence team, security, program fees, lighting director, sound man & many other added expenses she s not making anything by doing a recital.
        Just thought this should be said. Studio owners & their teachers work extremely hard to put a good show on for you & your children. We do it to pass on our love of dance & performing to your children -not for money….

      • Janine Huldie says

        Krissy, honestly I am fine with the pictures and video we got. It is not an issue to me, but I am in the process of looking to purchase a house so we just cannot afford the video right now with our finances. But trust me I understand why it is done that way and have no issues. I just posted to explain why those are the only pictures I have, because I always take pictures of everything. Those who don't do dance, probably don't know the protocol and understand the rational of this and thank you for explaining it here, because it is not only my birthday, but was celebrating Emma's July (summer birthday) at school today. So I honestly have been trying to do three things at once as usual. And really didn't have a moment to explain that, as well.

  4. @katbiggie says

    Happy Birthday Janine! 36 isn'ttoo bad! So cool that you and Emma get to celebrate your birthdays together tday! They look adorable in their costumes. Enjoy your day away from the computer. As my gift to you, I do not expect a reply to this comment!! 🙂
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    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thank you ladies so very much and I know the costumes were definitely a hit for them. But I will say that grass skirt was a pain in the butt and kind of happy I don't need to put that on Emma again, lol!! 🙂

  8. Karen says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!!! I will be 38 in October, so you can at least say you are younger than me. LOL I am looking forward to 40, but I am a weird chick, I know.

    I bet they were so happy to celebrate afterwards and the time at Friendly's looks fun. I would have left early too,

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, Karen. Thank you for saying that and seriously, I am starting to realize we may not be as old as I feel somedays!! And I think Friendly's was the better bet then sitting there with them on our laps for another 1 1/2 hours!!

  13. Undiagnosed but okay says

    Happy Day as Boo says! Even if it does exhaust you 🙂 I let Allie take dance lessons once. It was torture, they put the little kids as the first and last dance which meant you had to sit through all the older kids practicing for that strip bar. I was so happy when Allie said one year was enough for her!! But I am glad you had a great day, even if it means you have cake hangover.
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    • Janine Huldie says

      That sounded awful. The teacher suggested we stay until the end, because the older kids would pull the younger kids back on the sage. We tried this last year during Emma's first recital and it was a huge cluster. Emma didn't want to go up, so this year, we said thanks, but no thanks. She even tried to say that the show was only 2 hours, but my niece is on the competition team and didn't get home until after 9 pm. That was closer to three hours (show started at 6 pm) then 2 hours. And just no way my girls would have sat that long on our laps. So the ice cream was the the right move I think for us!! 🙂

  14. Lanaya says

    Again, HAPPY HAPPY Birthday!!! We will be 39 forever! And still look good doing it too 🙂
    And can you believe for the six years we live on the East coast we NEVER went into a Friendlys? Right??

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Wow, we love Friendly's and I actually think Kevin might even love it more then the girls. Great excuse to go, because the kids like ice cream for him, lol!! And don't you know about 39 forever!! Thank you again for all of your birthday wishes and you sure put a smile on my face when I saw your tweet first thing this morning!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  15. Amy says

    Happy Birthday ma'am! I sent you some bday love on Facebook. Recital hangover…love it. Adorable little outfits. It is too bad you couldn't take photos during. Busy, busy Monday. Sounds like you had a nice weekend even in all the crazed activities. We have always sent cupcakes to school as well because my daughters bday is at the end of July. You will be birthday'd out…..lol. 36….in the middle….they say women experience the best years in their 40's. You have 4 years until then…live it up. 😛 I welcome the age just not all that comes with it.

  16. Rosey says

    What a great idea to have the summer birthdays celebrated before school gets out, I love it!

    Hurray for June birthdays (mine is the 12th 😉 ).

    The pictures are great. Looks like you will be busy today! Happy Birthday!!

  17. spiritedlife says

    Happy BIRTHDAY ! Celebrate each year you're alive… don't shortchange the years that you've lived by being one age! My grandma lived to 90… which she made 91 to count the 9 months in the womb!

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  18. Dana says

    Happy birthday, Janine! My girl gave up dance after one class session, so we spend all our time watch games instead of recitals. Have a fabulous day – and 36 is gonna be a great year for you!
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  20. Michelle Liew says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU……and I hope your family celebrates a wonderful one with you. Thanks for sharing the recital…I'm sure she did more than great!
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  24. Ruchira says

    aawww…it is always emotional to see the little ones perform and then it was a double celebration…your b'day today…yeah!!

    have a great day and would love to see your tomorrow's blog with your candle and cake 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      I knew I liked you, but now I definitely love you knowing that you too are a Gemini!! And you can totally follow my family trend and stay 39 forever with all of us. And I would totally be in good company with you on this. But seriously, thank you as always Catherine!! 🙂

  30. stephsprenger says

    Happy Birthday!!! I turn 35 next month, and I am finally hitting an age where I'm not sure I'm excited to be getting older. :/ I totally relate to your day- we had one of those a few weeks ago- last day of school, summer camp orientation, and dance recital all in one night. I thought I was going to lose it!!! Your girls are darling- great pictures!
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    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks Stephanie and seriously just want to know when it will be a little less chaotic. Don't get me wrong it was a wonderful day, but would love a bit of quiet now and again. And I know you can totally relate to my feelings!!

  32. gigigirl says

    So glad I was able to be at the recital….the girls did wonderfully! And so adorable. And glad I was able to celebrate your BD at Friendly's. Hope you had a nice time tonight sharing the ice cream cake with the family. Hope to see you soon again. You will never be 39 Forever….only I can. You will have to be 29 Forever! You're much younger than I! And you still look like a kid! Lots of love …..Aunt Gloria

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks for saying that Aunt Gloria and love you tons for that and so much more. And was truly so happy we were able to hang out and celebrate on Sunday night. Thank you for joining us!! xoxo 🙂

  34. NuggetOnABudget says

    Love love the photos of the girls! They had the cutest costumes…you weren't lying about dance and the adorableness!
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    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thank you so much JD and love that I was able to bring back great memories. And funny because my husband also said that after his sister's recitals they did the same and this is what got him through many a dance recital, lol!! 🙂

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