But let me go back a little bit. My birthday fell on a Saturday this year and that happened to be a Saturday that Charlie was suppose to work. I was under the impression he would be going to work, I wasn't too bummed because I had a case that I was working on for a class that was very time consuming and difficult. I thought I would use the day to work on it then when he got home we would celebrate with Kitty and my Dad at the hockey game (little did i know). Generally Charlie is up before 6 to go to work but Saturday's he get to sleep in till about 6:45, his alarm went off and he got up as he usually did and I thought he had left. I couldn't really fall back asleep so at about 7:15 I walked to the kitchen to get a glass of water and was startled to hear him say "What are you doing awake go back in the room!" I was really confused about why he was here and yelling at me on my birthday! I went back in the room and he came and got me a few minutes later saying he didn't want me to see my presents etc. I walked out to the Psillos tradition of money and treats hanging from streamers.
Then he handed me a homemade card that read in Spanish
"yo tengo una pregunta para tu?"
Still kind of dazed and surprised that he had taken the day off I was having brain farting in my translation and said I might need to get my phone to figure out what this says. Finally a few seconds later it clicked and I said it out loud. He then got on one knee and asked me to marry him.
After getting over the initial excitement and shock we went and got champagne and bagels to celebrate. He said that if I hadn't woken up (throwing off his plan) he was going to have all of the breakfast set up and ready when i got up and possibly put the ring in the bagel bag. I really surprised I'm with waking up early hahah. But he said once I was up he just wanted to do it. He said the the had been nervous for a few days but I really couldn't even tell.
The whole day flew by and i really was reveling in it! The best birthday present I could have asked for. Needless to say no school work got done but I was ok with that. There were bigger things happening :)
In the evening we headed to watch the San Diego Gulls. The team was recently re-established and man they are pretty good! We had gone to another game a few months earlier for Charlie's birthday and mentioned to my Dad in passing that would be a great present. As usual, Jiri went above and beyond getting us a box with a waiter service and food. It was delicious and so much fun.
After the game we came back to the house for champagne and birthday cake.
I loved my birthday cake. Thank you Dad.
I feel so grateful to my family and soon to be husband for making me feel special.
I love you Charlie!
