Happy Birthday To Me!

So, today I turn 36. I can't believe it. I don't feel like I'm 36. But then I think hard about my life, I have been married 12 years to a wonderful man. We have two beautiful, high-strung boys, ages 7 1/2 and 3 1/2. We have a dog, and a wonderful house. But there are days that I sit back and shake my head - I'm married, with 2 kids and a mortgage (and a dog!) Some days I just can't believe it.

My life has been good - it's been filled with many joyful childhood memories and friends. I have been blessed to have known many of my grandparents - and even a great grandmother. My parents are all still alive and healthy to date (I say all, because I have four!), and my boys have the privilege to know all 6 of their grandparents and a great grandmother as well! I'm blessed today to have many close friends, and a close relationship with my sister.

I would not change anything about how my life has turned out - would I have made different choices along the way, perhaps...but then that may have affected how my life did turn out - and that would be disappointing. I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and whether good or bad there is a reason. When we will find out what that reason is? Maybe we never will or maybe in an after life..but there is a reason and there is a plan for each one of us.

So as the trees are blowing in the force wind today, I sit back back and enjoy the beautiful Fall temperatures with a smile on my face, thankful that my life has turned out as well as it has. I am happy, healthy and those around me are happy and healthy. I can only hope it gets better for each and every one of us as we celebrate our next birthday and our birthdays for many years to come.

Smile - it's a beautiful day!