The Wonder Years

We were a bit late getting up on Tuesday, and therefore we were still getting dressed at 8:15 when the doorbell rang. I pulled on a dressing gown and ran to answer, expecting a parcel delivery or something. And there stood Julian, grinning, with a large gift bag - "Happy Birthday!" he said. As he had  Tuesday off work, he decided to come up unannounced and deliver his gift in person. I was utterly thrilled. 

We went out to breakfast [North Elmham Post Office] Then we came back, and I opened J's gifts, an Ottolenghi cookbook [Simple, which is one I have been keen on for ages] a quirky plant holder, and another little gift. And a birthday card saying that now I am 70 I am entering the Wonder Years.[I wonder where I put my car keys, I wonder what I did with that book...] He'd addressed to Ang aka WonderWoman!

Julian helped us with more kitchen work, stopped for a snack lunch, then went home mid afternoon. What a lovely surprise.

Wednesday was another birthday event. My best friend Chris treated me to tea and cake at Tall Orders. I made a real effort and dressed up properly [having lived in my red overalls for most of the previous few weeks]
She gave me a lovely card, bouquet of flowers and a little book about "You are entering the Wonder Years, now you are Muddle-Aged" [I am spotting a theme here]
Late Wednesday evening, I opened all the cards, and Bob's gift. A new Breadmaker, to replace the one I have had since 1998 [which no longer produces a decent loaf] That will be reviewed once I have a proper kitchen again. The girls and their families gave me a joint gift of a Spa Day [oooh!]
We got up early on Thursday. I delivered a card and plant to my SIL as it is her birthday too. She gave me a card and a plant in return! Then on to collect the oven doors. In the last ten years, they have got very scratched and tatty, but now they have a new powder coating and look splendid. Thanks Tom and Ian at Colorcote.

On the way back a quick stop at a plant centre [coffee and scones] The afternoon was spent planting, sorting flowers, and building kitchen cabinets - and then a lovely meal of moules et frites. I feel truly spoilt - thank you everybody for all your lovely comments yesterday. I don't know about wonder years, I certainly had a wonderful day.