Today

Birthdays are humbling. They allow you to reflect and plan, remember and dream. 

The first year of my thirties did not disappoint. 

It started with a little travel...

Was filled with three amazing weddings that not only was I able to attend but be a part of the bridal party. These friends mean more than words and I was so honored to be a part of their beautiful day.

I learned... more about leaving work at work to be present at home;

 to appreciate each moment, they can be memories far to quickly;

to make time for family;

to let him (and now her) be little, for they are only little for so long;

to shake off the little things and smile.

I watched...my little boy grow up to a silly, independent, intelligent, sweet two year old;

 my baby girl enter the world...

 and my family grow to four.

 

I saw the glisten in my father's eyes for my baby boy, to teach him and love him and I couldn't be more grateful.

I can juggle more than I ever thought possible. 

 I see the love for a sibling from a mothers perspective. 

 I understand what its like to argue with a toddler...and loose; to question what is presented to you, to love unconditionally and to be excited for life. 

I appreciate the small gifts, especially from my innocent, sincere, thoughtful, honest toddler.

Mom! A worm!

 It has been a truly special birthday.

Thank you thirty. 

Heres to thirty-one.