Am I Really 32?

So today is my birthday. Yup, 32 big ones. Being in my "30's" feels very real now. I think how much my life has changed since my 30th birthday. Much better now. I still sometimes pinch myself. I have such an amazing, life changing, husband. He has made me believe that the word soul mate is actually a real thing. I have gotten to be in the lives of his 3 phenomenal children. Emma Grace, Christopher, and Kate have such incredible hearts which are a direct reflection of their dad's. I am so lucky they have embraced me back. I got to experience the emotions when you see your child for the first time. And I pray that I never ever forget what that felt like. I know Caroline will lead me down a path that will be so rewarding, challenging, and full of love... for the rest of my life.

I could not be any happier.

When it comes down to it, what I just reflected on is all that matters. It is so hard to not get caught up in the whirlwind of life and I admit that I am semi-regularly spinning up in the air with the best of them. But this year...2011...being 32 years old...I am throwing down the gauntlet to myself. To slow down, breathe slowly, soak it in, and be intentional in the way I lead my life. And the good news is I have those 5 people to give me that daily reminder and hold me accountable.

Cheers.