I have always said turning 40 was no big deal. I didn't worry about being older. I had set goals and accomplished them and had no reason to have issue with " THE BIG 40" as Sebastian and Alex said today.
We started a tradition last year of carving pumpkins and listening to Christmas music for my birthday last year. So last night we did that again. Today started out like no other day except the kids came and sang to me before school.
I had made plans to go to a coupon class with Stephanie. I AM NOT an outgoing person by any means. And today I had to change that. While at the class they had a raffle. And they said that if you win you have to act like you are on the price is right or they will draw another number. So guess what?? They pulled my number 1st time... YEP!! So I jumped up started screaming ran up the aisle hugged a stranger started giving high fives to random people and collected my $30 in gift cards. Yep I did that... Anyone that knows me would say WHAT?? My sister was laughing and a bit suprised I think too. But it was so much fun.
They day progressed with normal mom stuff dentist appointments, picking up kids and a sick one too. ( Chicken pox on a 17 year old can you believe that?) I enjoyed talking to my kids sharing there dreams seeing the hard work pay off. Sebastian was given a JV practice schedule which as a freshman is big.. He was excited. Not sure if Alex was seeing they may be going against each other for time on the court. Watching and listening to Alex prepare for Regionals in Cross country this weekend.
Oh I forgot to say that when I left the house this morning it was decorated outside. Found out tonight it was my sister Michelle and her daughter Destinee. And they did it last night at 915pm. We were still up and watching a movie and heard nothing. But it was so sweet..
I found time to write Cole today. It is hard I don't know what to say at times. I want to tell him all the daily things. I want to inspire him. give him encouragement but at the same time I don't know what might make him more homesick. He isn't homesick yet so I am hoping the Lord will keep that from happening to bad. And I don't want to add to it. I love that kid and miss him a lot. I try to stay busy and not think of him being gone far away but at work. Then about this time at night reality hits. *sigh
The 3 younger ones baked a cake and put a song together for me. Totally made up lyrics on the go. It was sweet to listen and see the love.
I went to say goodnight to Alex and Sebastian and found a letter on the floor. I asked if I was suppose to read it. He said yes. It was the sweetest letter a mom could ever ask for. I know Sebastian has always been a momma's boy up until recently. He reassured me he was still gonna always be a momma's boy. I tried to explain to my kids they don't have to spend a ton of money for my birthday. It is the thought they put into it that makes the day.
I wasn't sure when I went to bed last night just how my day was going to go. It wasn't perfect but it sure did rank at the top of my birthdays. And this was a great start to the next decade of my life. I am so thankful I was given the opportunity to see 40 and continue to become a better person and raise my kids. God is Good! Even with Eve having chicken pox.
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