Another trip around the sun!

Thank you everyone for the birthday thoughts and wishes. I woke up yesterday morning to birds chirping in the twilight. The stillness represents the safety and bliss my home continues to bring to me, as tiny and humble as it may be. I had the bathroom mirror to myself for once.  A thought passed through my mind- “I would share this mirror a million more times with my girls if I could.” On my way to work I lamented at the fact that my commute couldn’t get any easier unless my job was across the street.  I paced myself through the workday knowing how blessed I am to be in that sweet spot, not too much work, but still challenged. My youngest daughter texts me, “Be home at 12 for lunch.” As I approach the door it opens to signify, we are waiting for you! It is funny how the smallest things can make me feel so special. Inside I find a delicious turkey sandwich and a homemade cake with chocolate frosting, my favorite. How could I raise such thoughtful humans? As I ate my deliciously prepared lunch with dessert, I was presented with a basket full of my favorite lotion, coffee mug, and snacks. It truly is something to be seen by the ones you love. After work, I had a moment to read all the lovely messages from friends and family. Many whom I haven’t been able to visit enough, yet still so thoughtful to me. We had BBQ, shout out to Famous Dave’s and their delicious bread pudding. How honestly blessed do you have to be to get two desserts on your birthday? We ended the night playing Fortnight and watching a movie. You know my family must love me if they let me pick from my favorite genre-Zombies! Dawn of the Dead did not disappoint. Who knew Phil Dunphy could be such a butt head? All these moments have me feeling like the most blessed girl in the world. Over the past year I have been kind of down in the dumps, thinking of all the things I haven’t accomplished yet. Like buying a bigger house or traveling the world, in actuality my life is full of blessings and achievements. This year I need to stop with the haves and the have nots. Instead, I will not only sweat the small stuff, I will revel in it!