Today

So, today is my birthday. For the first time in 4 years, I was not the one to wake the family for the day. Big and Little Son came down at 5:45 to wake me and say they were awake. Told me to go back to sleep. I did. At around 6:45 Husband re-woke me to say that the boys were ready for school. It sounds like a small thing, but for me to sleep past 6:00 on weekdays is only happening during vacations. Big Son called me during his lunch period to see how my birthday was. Little Son came in the house after school sing happy birthday. To me, I couldn't ask for more. To top it off (feeding my ego) Big Son went to a Dermatologist today for the first time. The Dr. walked into the room and asked me if I was able to get in contact with Big Son's mother. Big Son laughed and said I was his mother. What more could you ask for on your 39th birthday? To top it off, we all went to my favorite restaurant. It was so much fun.

So what have I learned in 39 years? Not much. I do know that my children are my life. I do know that I am misunderstood alot. I know that it is better to have compassion and to think of others' feelings before making you opinion appear more important. I also have learned that it is necessary to have somebody in your life you you can tell anything to. I also know that it is important to listen to others and to be able to "read"' between the lines. People who appear happy on the outside are not always happy. It is always important to ask questions. Without asking questions, you will never learn anything new. Also, try new things. And most important, make sure that you have a friend who you can call at any time of the day and will know that she needs to listen and give advise. That keeps the sanity.