Okay, so is it totally lame to wish myself a happy birthday? Or to even "blog" about it? I don't know. I really don't care to be honest. Today IS my birthday. I AM blogging. Therefore, I am going to recognize it.
The day isn't really any different than any other day. I don't look older. I don't feel older. But according to the calendar, I am older. 33 to be exact. An age that sounds so much older than I feel on an average daily basis. But I guess that's a good thing. I would hate to feel 80 for example and still be 33. That would stink. I haven't really "accomplished" that much really, except have two beautiful children who are my world with a great man with whom I have a great marriage. That's an accomplishment, especially in today's society.
So, no words of wisdom or epiphanies about my life. I still love my husband. I still love my kids. I still love my family. And I still love myself. Maybe that's new. I know there were some years when that really wasn't the case (but we won't go into that!).
I have certainly made my share of mistakes. And I know that I will continue to do that.
I wish for myself this year a little more patience. That's the big thing for me. Patience. I run out of it pretty easily. I also wish to be a better mommy, wife, friend, etc. I know I am a good one now, though I have my days where I could use a little work, but I want to improve myself none the less. I also want to try to make a difference (a positive one!) in people's lives. Sometimes it is the little things that count and I need to do more of those "little" things.
My goal for this year is simple: keep scrap booking and get more items published! Everything else, I just want to keep on doing. Oh, and be more patient.
On a less introverted note, only 3 WEEKS until CHRISTMAS!!! Wooo Hoooo! I love Christmas. I love what it means. I love the celebration. Today Dominic and I were talking about it. Because aside from his Veggie Tales movie, most Christmas movies deal with Santa, not Jesus. I told him that on our own birthdays we get cake and presents. But on Christmas, Jesus' birthday, instead of us giving Him a present, we get to have presents because he is so generous. Well, Dominic is 3, and I think it went over his head, because his response was. "And we get birthday cake too? I loooooooove birthday cake!". I tried!
So in the spirit of the season, for my birthday I wish all of you a wonderful day. I hope this season brings you peace, not chaos. Joy, not frustration. And the most precious gift of all, Love
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN!!!! You are only 6 months older than me! heehee! So does that mean I can call you old lady?? Just kidding!!!
Hey, on Dominic and the birthday cake. One of the traditions in our home is we do have a birthday cake for Jesus. Leesha helps me make it and frost it so it doesn't look all that great sometimes but she enjoys it. If we can't make the cake on the 25th like we are gone or whatever then we have Jesus' party early! Anyway, just wanted to share that!
Posted by: Rachel T | December 04, 2005 at 07:56 PM