The Best Birthday Ever

Today I am another year older. I would tell you how old but it really starts to freak me out now, especially because I have two little kids and most of the people my age are seeing their kids graduate from High School. What can I say, I'm a late bloomer. I have been thinking today about what a great birthday it has been. I have everything I ever wanted, a wonderful husband who is kind and considerate of me and my feelings, two beautiful daughters who bring me more joy and happiness that I ever imagined was possible, a nice house and a good job that can pay the bills. This week I have been given an great gift. I have gotten to play stay at home mom with my kids. It started yesterday because Anya had to go to the Dr. and I wanted to take her in instead of Gary having to do it. I don't know, it's a mom thing. So I called in sick and had Gary as my sub. (An awesome perk, having a hubbie who is a substitute teacher.) So I got to take Danna and Tag to pre-school, dropping them off at 9 and picking them up 11. A job that regularly goes to my wonderful sis-in-law Jenny. Danna was so cute, "You come pick me up mom?" Yep! "You give me kiss by mom." Of course! It's the little things that she and I miss. After preschool I deposited Danna and her friend at the babysitter, Tag at home and ran Anya into the Dr. Yes, she has strep too. I knew that was coming because Danna tested poss. for it last week and the Dr. wouldn't give me meds for Anya at the same time. Oh well, home again to pick up Danna. Stopped at Grandma's to visit and decided that I wanted to stay home for the rest of the week. (Only 3 days as Fri is off for NV day and hello! built in sub.) Gary agreed to it so I am going to enjoy it. Anyway, this morning, day two of the stay at home mom thing. . . Got the girls up dressed and fed for much of the same routine although no Dr. appt but trip to St. George with Grandma to visit the Aunties, Reah, Lara and Mel and have lunch for the b-day. On the way out the door I couldn't resist taking pics of my beautiful Halloween girls. . . I must admit they are very cute and I am loving this little break from reality. My house is still not clean and there are many projects that I should be working on but I did get to make cute treats for Danna's Halloween party tomorrow and will even get to dress up with her and attend. I may not be able to be there all of the time but when I am there it is going to be GOOD!