The older I get, the faster each birthday comes–and honestly, this year was the best year yet! I love where my life is right now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect! It has in many years, been my hardest one yet, more children, a few health scares, it is hard and challenging, full of poppy diapers, and cooking and cleaning, breaking up disagreements, worrying about children and bullies, and so much more! BUT it’s also full of giggles, smiles, adventures, ‘guess what mom?’s’ and dirty face kisses and hugs. I find incredible satisfaction in being a mother.
This is the life I dreamed of, when I dreamed of marrying my prince charming and having cute little kids. I am richly blessed!
I was grateful for my husband, who helped me celebrate the day, starting with a special breakfast: I had special heart yogurt, and birthday donuts.
And a special delivery of flowers from this little guy
And later that night, Toph and I were able to go out on date. How I love this man!
31 is a great age, and the I can honestly say, I am loving the best years of my life yet.
One reply on “Happy 31st Birthday to me!”
Emily… I loved this post. I love how you always see the blessings and goodness in life…. even though we all know the other stuff is there…. we are all truly so blessed. HAppy birthday.
P.S. What day exactly is your birthday. PPS How did you end up being a whole year younger than me? I could have sworn we were the same age!?!