Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my 36th birthday. I really don't go too crazy on my own birthday. It is more fun celebrating the girls' birthdays. They are so excited and borderline obnoxious! I remember the days when it was all about the birthday girl. You got to be the center of attention for a full 24 hours if not more. If you had a party then it was really great! Usually the birthday girl was crying or mad by the end of the day - too much attention is not a good thing! I also remember the presents! I remember wanting to be older. I remember feeling so special. I am sure I owe a lot of that feeling to my parents and siblings. It is funny how different a birthday is now. I don't want to be the center of attention. I don't really want any parties either. Don't get me wrong, I love gifts and all that, but it is just a different feeling now. I am awake right now in a quiet house and just thinking about what this day means to me. I feel wiser. I feel content. I feel lucky. I feel healthy. I feel a little tired. I feel calm. No craziness for today. I am just going to enjoy all that I have every day of the year. A great family. A great home. Wonderful friends. My health. My choices. My life.