Birthday Part 1

Well, yesterday I turned the big 3-9. What can I tell you about 39??? It's older than 38, and still younger than 40. I spent the day alone at home just relaxing all day, which gave me some time to think (with 3 young kids that doesn't happen very often). In thinking about 39, I began to focus on all the blessings in my life with the hopes of naming 39 things I am Thankful for...in no particular order here they are: 1- my kids- they are the only human beings in the world that can have me pulling my hair out one minute than crying from the immense love the next. 2- My Job- I am blessed enough to love my job, when I am truly frustrated with work, it is the administrative aspect and never the people I work for, which is wonderful. 3- My mom-her strength in fighting her Cancer has been amazing. She has inspired me to focus on all the good and not to fret over the bad.4- My husband- for without him I wouldn't have my beautiful children, or be able to work my job. He is supportive and understanding (but don't tell him that...I like to have leverage!). 5- Good Friends- I am blessed to have such great friends in my life, I can also say that although sometimes the faces change, I have had amazing friends throughout my life too. I have been lucky enough to always be surrounded by such beautiful and strong people. 6- My home- although I could always find something to fix, I truly love my family's home, it feels like home and it's ours. (Well, it's actually the bank's but someday it'll be ours).7-My pets- there's something so special about the love of an animal. 8- Happy Juice- need I say more?? 9-My Dad- Keeps me laughing and reminds me not to take life so seriously. With my mom they have provided my kids with very Cool grandparents for sure!!!10-My sister-in-law- She is truly the sister I never had. 11-My nieces and nephews-being an only-child it never occurred to me that I would be an aunt; but I can honestly say it is one of the great jobs in the world (aside from being a mom of course!!!) 12- Facebook- for allowing friends to stay in touch and reconnect over the years. 13- A good book- It's always nice to escape the world for awhile and travel to a different place, and time. 14-American Idol- To watch the journey of some amazing singers realize their potential, and to make me feel good about my own singing (during the first auditions...lol). 15- Happy Juice (did I mention that already?) 16-My Church- After much Church Hopping- My family and I feel a real fit with our Church. There is a sense of Community there, that we have never experienced at any other Church. A true sense of belonging and support. 17-Almonte- I have never felt such a sense of closeness and interaction than that of this town. I grew up in Ottawa and you can get lost in a city, here there is a true support system and neighbourhoods become families.

I will end this entry here to con't Part 2 as 39 things to be Thankful for; is a lot to think about and my brain is sore and I need a Happy Juice (did I write that already???)...lol