Happy ThirtyONEderful Birthday, to Me!

I can't believe I am officially 31.  I feel like I'm 21.  I've had several friends wish me a "Happy ThirtyONEderful" and I must say, it sure has been ONEderful! I've been looking over my old photos on Facebook for past birthday celebrations and while they all were great for one reason or another (some because those years are behind me), this year has been EXTRA special. 

My hubby made me feel extra special and opening a card addressed to "Mommy" gave me a feeling I can't describe.  I love that little guy more than words can express. My boys are my heart and soul and make me want to be a better woman.  

So, as I reflect over my birthday month...yes, I said month (I celebrate all of October), I can't help but feel so grateful for where my life is today. I feel the healthiest I have ever felt in all of my 31 years....physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.  

I have an amazing husband that loves me despite my imperfections.  I have the sweetest little boy that melts my heart every time I look at him.  I don't have everything I want.  I'm not living exactly where I'd like to be living. I am not where I want to be with my career. However, I am SO thankful for where I am because I know it's right where God wants me to be.

One thing I have learned the older I get is to be thankful.  No matter what comes my way, I always, always, ALWAYS have something to be thankful for.  Every day I start my day off my writing in a journal about one thing I'm thankful for.  It's a very small thing with a very large impact and it has made a huge difference in my life.  It makes my heart happy.

Getting older is a blessing.   We learn life lessons that we've been told all of our lives. I'm not sure why it takes so long to "get" some things but it sure is special when we do.  

Here is to thirtyONEderful...


XO
Heather


What is one lesson you learned as you've gotten older that will forever impact your life?