So my birthday is nine days away. I will be 28, which, I know, might as well be 108. I’m ancient. Anyway, my awesomely sweet sister in-law is so totally on the ball that of course I got a present in the mail, from England, mind you, yesterday. A full 10 days before my birthday. She’s so good. And by contrast, I’m so terrible that I seriously couldn’t look at the adorably wrapped package for even 24 hours without giving in and opening it. NINE DAYS EARLY. I have no willpower whatsoever. Such a character flaw is really so sad in an elderly woman, I know.

Anyway, this is what she sent me from a ’boutique in Notting Hill’ (how just totally adorable is that alone?):

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No, no, not the kid. He just can’t have a picture taken without being in it these days. She sent the adorable makeup bag made out of pineapple juice wrappers (the ‘Fun Chum’ name reminds me of The Chum Bucket restaurant on Sponge Bob Square Pants) and the super pretty pink business card holder. LOVE IT! How jealous are you?

In other news, because of the pretty pretty new car, I’m getting ready to sell the old gal. I got her detailed this weekend, and while she’s looking nicer than ever, she’s having some minor ‘drying out’ issues from the engine wash I subjected her to, so she won’t be ready for a couple of days. But if you’re looking for a safe and dependable car with great A/C for under $5K, call me and come see her!

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