Well tomorrow is my birthday, 43!!! I can't believe it. Where did the time go? My ds is going to be 5, so I had him late. Actually that is a good thing, I have much more patience now then I would have at say 20 or even 30 or so.

In this age of 'Simplifying my life' I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. We can finally afford to do things that frankly aren't making my life easier but more complicated but are nice too, like making our house into our dream home. Can there really be a middle ground with this?

Anyway, I haven't given much thought to the day but then I thought I *should*. After all, my mom isn't here anymore but a child's birthday is as much of a celebration for the parent too isn't it? She would have wanted me to celebrate in some way to honor her - no matter how rough life got a mom, or at least my mom would always remember and cherish that day!

When it comes down to it, what REALLY makes me happy? Besides the obvious answer ds and dh...I would honestly have to say nature makes me happy. I love this time of year and although it has been very unseasonably cold, unless it's raining tomorrow I think I'm going to take my little video camera down to the woods and just walk through the leaves and sort of make a 'documentary' of my life on that day in the woods. And maybe I'll read some Thoreau too.

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Stormy,
I hope you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow. You have to celebrate, even if it's something "little". I like your idea to do something you enjoy and document it.

I'm big on birthday's and make a big deal out of them. Please know that every birthday is special and enjoy your day the way you want too!

Happy Birthday! Enjoy a big ol' piece of chocolate cake tomorrow (or whatever your favorite dessert might be). :D I hope your family does something special for you.

I hope you have a nice day tomorrow for your walk in the woods. Maybe the sky will be slightly overcast and give the day a REAL Fall feeling.

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Yep, I agree. YOU are special...think of what your mom went through to get you here 43 years ago!! CELEBRATE your life today, just as she celebrated having you then.

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Aww, thanks gals!

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Stormy, I love your idea of spending in out in nature, there is no better place to reflect. I never think, where did the time go, more just that everyday I get to open my eyes and see the world around me and feel the hugs of those I love is a great blessing. Have a wonderful day tomorrow.

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The mighty oak started out as a nut that held its ground.

Happy Birthday, Stormy. This is the time of life it's going to start getting good! Look at your face - it's become more angular and mature...keep it lifted with a smile.

I hope we mommysavers make you happy, too; you make us happy:D . I just picked up Mitch Albom's (sp?) latest book, and it might be a good read for you at this point in your life.
One More Day.

Just think: your life hasn't even hit the halfway point yet!

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