Life can be one distraction after another, especially in this season of young children in my house. There is always something to clean, something to do, and a kid who needs or wants something. And when you are busy, it can be hard to remember to stop and take in the little things that bring you joy. Yesterday was my birthday and while it wasn't a huge party, there was a lot of joy.
My son waking me at 6:10AM singing me Happy Birthday and then snuggling in my bed.
My daughter soon following with her own sweet voice and making me a sandwich in bed.
Friends getting up extra early on a Saturday morning to take me for a birthday breakfast.
My sister with a phonecall to sing me Happy Birthday.
Tons of text messages and FB posts of birthday wishes.
A "you're more like a daughter than a daughter-in-law" card from my in-laws.
Flowers and a sweet card (read to me by my 7 year old) from my husband.
Video games with my sons.
Cookie making with my daughter.
A family movie and snuggling on the couch.
Dinner from my favorite Thai restaurant.
A handmade birthday hat to wear at dinner.
A "grand" singing of Happy Birthday by a dear friend. My heart smiles.
The older you get, the less you need the big blowout party. But there is still Joy in the small, sweet moments with family and friends. And I won't stop looking for mine.
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