God has blessed me so much in my life, and I really need to think Him first and foremost. He keeps my family safe everyday, and I am trying to be better in my daily devotions and prayer. Also, we have become more involved in Church and church activities this past year, and what a blessing that has been.
I had a life goal to be done having kids by the time I was 30, and I think we are there. This isn't really anything concrete, but John and I are so happy with the two amazing kids we were blessed with, and we lucked out to have one of each, I feel like our baby days are behind us. But, surprises and accidents do happen, so I guess we will see on that one.
When I reflect on all that I have, I realize how extremely blessed I am. I have a wonderful, supportive husband, who is wonderful with the kids, treats me like a queen, and never complains about my crazy, hectic nursing schedule. Sure, sometimes I wish he would remember where he put his wallet or his sunglasses, but honestly, when I think of all the great qualities John possesses, they far outweigh the little things that bother me sometimes. We are really trying to cherish our alone time together, since it comes so far and few between, but we are looking forward to some bonfires this summer, grill outs with friends, and of course catching up on Game of Thrones. I really love my husband.
My children are one of my greatest blessings. It's not always a walk in the park, and some days I question whether I am really cut out for parenting (I hope I'm not alone on that one), but I would not trade being a mom for anything. I love all of our cuddles, our 'love yous" and most of all I love the days off I have with the kids at home. We don't always do something really exciting, and sometimes we don't even make it out of the house, but there are always some special moments shared when it's just me and the kids for the day. Our days get to be very routine, but I love it, and love my children to the moon and back. :) John and I are also blessed to have great parents who support us in everything we do and are willing to watch the kids just about any time we ask.
I am also blessed to have a career I love and have so many opportunities in. I am still working in the PACU, and I still really enjoy what I do. I also work in Ambulatory, and help get patients ready for surgery, so that has added some 5 and 5:30am shifts, which was an adjustment, but I love having my afternoons and evenings at home. My shifts are still all over the place, and it can get crazy at times, but I love what I do, and how many people I can help on a daily basis. And they allow me to work only 4 days a week, so I always have a day at home with the kids, which is awesome.
I am also blessed to have my health, as well as a healthy family. Sure, I need to work out and eat better (who doesn't) but I am lucky to not have major health issues personally or in my family. I am also playing on 2 softball leagues this summer, which is so much fun. It's nice to have time carved out every week for some adult fun. It's important to take care of yourself once and while as well.
I guess what I am trying to say in this wordy, wordy post is that 29 doesn't intimidate me, or make me sad because when I reflect on what I have accomplished in the past 29 years and what I have been blessed with, all I can think are happy thoughts. Age truly is just a number. I still feel young, I still feel energetic, I still feel like a million bucks. I have drive, I have purpose, and I have more goals to accomplish in the years to come. So, I say bring on another year. Another year of blessings, another year of fun, another year with the ones I love.
Happy 29th Birthday to me!
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