Approaching My Mid-30s!!!

At 12:00am sharp I get a big kiss on my cheek and my husband yells out "Happy Birthday Honey".  With a nice thank you came the ever so painful thought, how old am I now?  34!  that's right I am 34 today.  I am growing way too fast.  I still remember celebrating my 25th birthday like yesterday, but almost 10 years have passed and I still wish I was 25 again.

They say wisdom comes with age.  I don't know if I have gained any of that, but I do know I have gained some lbs, responsibilities, wrinkles, and of course cellulite.  After a very tough year, I pray that this year is filled with the best of health for myself and my family members.  I pray that this year brings me new level of patience and an appreciation for every little thing in life.  I am blessed to have lots of love around me and I hope to give it all back.

As I am typing this, my 5 year old approaches me and sits next to me to see what I am doing.  In my excitement I say to her, "its mommy's birthday today".  Her reply, "mommy when is grandma and Mani auntie giving me my birthday present".  What a great reminder of telling myself that as a mom, its no longer about me!