Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 32. Not that 32 is a particularly special birthday, other than in my world, birthdays are always super special events and as I found myself saying multiple times yesterday (when asked if I wanted more cake, a longer nap, etc), you only turn 32 once! It was an awesome day-- brunch with some friends, a nap with my boy, dinner out to my favorite restaurant with Jason and Myles and then home early enough for a bottle of wine, a fire, a foot rub and a movie on TBS. I spent some time with my family today and took another nap. A perfect way to usher in a new year.
I don't mind moving into my thirties, other than the usual complaint that it all goes too fast. As I approach my birthday every year, I make time to reflect on how much I have in my life to appreciate. I have an amazing husband who really is my best friend, three incredible boys who push me to my limits and teach me more about myself every day, a job I love. I'm healthy. We have enough in our life-- a house that is a home, cars that get us to where we need to be. I have some luxuries, but also simplicity. We eat dinner together as a family most nights each week. We are getting better about saving and knowing when to treat ourselves. I have a bucket list of things to do and places to see that are all attainable. I live a charmed life.
So thank you-- to those that read, because you are what keeps me writing. And when I write, I feel more sane, more balanced. It's part of the person I want to be; a priority that isn't always set at the highest level but one that offers great rewards. It's the same feeling I get when I go for a run, but this is much warmer. :)
And I know it's (probably) not your birthday, but happy birthday anyway. Happy day-to-count-your-blessings. Happy day to celebrate you and all that you are!
"It is not happy people who are thankful; it is thankful people who are happy."
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