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Good morning!
Today is our chosen day to celebrate my birthday, and I am already thankful. Last night I got my first night of uneventful sleep, possibly since last year, considering the pregnancy and then Heidi's midnight feedings. My family has delivered a warm, wonderful breakfast - including a monster omelet that will take me all day to eat! Later, we will have dinner, presents, and cake and spend family time together. A perfect birthday, even if it's a week delayed.
It has been a really busy fall already, with four weddings in five weeks, plus family photos, plus preparing for our California trip in a few days. There hasn't been much time to reflect on the past year or introspect about my personal growth.
Despite, or perhaps because of, the intense workload, I currently find myself in an overall positive mental place. I do think I function better staying busy and having tangible work that produces tangible results. It keeps me out of the melancholy, don't-know-what-to-do-with-myself zone.
What a good year it's been! A big part of it has been Heidi. She is such a delight. A sunny little buttercup blooming right before our eyes. A year ago today, we saw her on ultrasound and learned she was a girl. And then we went out and bought a minivan!
What a lovely life I get to live.
Sometimes I feel restless or sad or anxious, but really, this is the sweet spot. As tough and crazy as this season of life can sometimes be, I suspect that this is the pinnacle, the sweetest season, that we will remember with such fondness and a little heartache. Our children are small and beautiful, and our home is full of life and light. My husband is a good man who supports me in every way, and we are rich with family and adventure and beauty all around us.
I am going to wrap up and ease into my day! Looking forward to finishing this breakfast, sipping my pumpkin spice chai latte from Jeff (All the flavors in one!?), getting a little editing done, and continuing our packing. A perfect day! :)
So thankful for the past year and everything it's given me. Looking forward to the next year!
Love,
Melinda