Circle of Life

Today was more than just my birthday.  It represents so much more.  Not only did I bring Lizzy into the world on my birthday, but when I was a little girl, my Grandpa died on my birthday.  So, this day has always been particulary rough for my mom; while she is always happy to celebrate my birthday, she mourns the loss of her father.  But I guess that's just the way the world works!  It's just amazing to me that of all of the days on the calendar, Lizzy ended up with the same special day as me.  The day no longer belongs to me, we will share it, but she will get 90% of it and I will get 10%.  Besides...birthdays are way more fun when you're a kid!

I remember when I was little and when I woke up the morning of my birthday I felt like I was glowing; as if everyone just knew it was my birthday.  We were able to bring treats to school and walk around the school and give one to all of the teachers.  Then we would have awesome birthday parties with all of our friends and lots of presents to open..it was the life.  Now, although I didn't necessarily have a bad day, it's not like it was when I was kid.  It just feels like a typical day.  I had to work all day...woo hoo!  We did go out for dinner, but we were all tired, it was Wednesday afterall!  Jason did do better than last year though....my big 30th birthday and what did I get?  A griddle! Okay...I DID get Lizzy which is a great gift...but we all knew when her due date was...there was plenty of months to buy more than a griddle...oh well! At least I got a GPS this year (I know, I'm behind on the times).

Happy Birthday Lizzy!!!!