Well, I must say at my advanced age I've learned a thing or two. Here's what I've learned in the last week:
Birthday parties are still really, really fun when you're 40. Especially if you buy a low cut, black lace dress and have many, many cocktails. A few hors d'oeuvres to go along with many, many cocktails. I had a super swank soiree over the weekend and it was a BLAST.
Why have just a boring cake when you can have miniature cupcakes (4 varieties), a couple of kinds of tartlets, marshmallow filled chocolate cups, french macaroons, strawberries with chocolate fondue and truffles? So much more fun. I even made lots of it myself.
I have the best dj ever. He was our wedding dj and I'd been looking for a reason excuse to hire him again ever since. He's fantastic at reading the crowd and getting them to dance. He's only a year older than I am so he knows how to set a retro mood. I joked with him of my love for the Partridge Family and he played several of their songs. And early REM. And the Clash and the b52s. Violent Femmes. All my favs! I think I love him...
I have the best friends a gal could hope for and they were swell to me all week. My parents came out for the party and were touched by how nice all my friends were--I didn't even have to pay them. Of course some of the best-est ones of all were either infertile or internet friends. Some were both.
I have the best husband ever. He totally accommodated my crazy wish for a big swanky party and gladly footed the bill. He also cleaned up really well and looked smashing (even before the cocktails kicked in).
It is much harder recovering from too many cocktails when you're my age. Much, much harder. Still worth it though.
Awww...it sounds like a brilliant birthday.
I got nervous when I saw "DJ" and "wedding", but hell...you can't go wrong with early REM, the B52s, and the Violent Femmes.
Posted by: MsPrufrock | Monday, 19 September 2005 at 16:49
Wow, millie it sounds like an amazing occasion. Can you share any photos? Even just of the food? Many congratulations, in any case, and a big shout out to your husband for having footed the bill. Did you get some cool presents? And can i have your DJ for my next party? My wedding DJ was crap!
Posted by: thalia | Tuesday, 20 September 2005 at 06:29
Happy birthday! Sounds like you had a great celebration.
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, 20 September 2005 at 06:56
Sounds like a great time - happy birthday!
Posted by: T | Tuesday, 20 September 2005 at 10:51
O.k., I admit it, I have the Partridge Family's Greatest hits on CD.
Yeah, really.
Posted by: Emily | Tuesday, 20 September 2005 at 11:42
And I used to have a Partridge Family lunchbox and all their records...
And saw the Violent Femmes a couple of times when I was in college!
Posted by: Bonnie | Tuesday, 20 September 2005 at 13:35
That sounds like an awesome party. Happy birthday!
Posted by: susie | Wednesday, 21 September 2005 at 10:45
Happy (belated) birthday! Sounds like you had a wonderful time...
xxoo
Posted by: Anna H. | Wednesday, 21 September 2005 at 16:52
Sounds like you had a great b-day. Hope the rest of the decade is just is nice.
Posted by: chris | Thursday, 22 September 2005 at 06:34