Ahead by Half a Century! Happy Birthday to me!

First thing we'd climb a tree And maybe then we'd talk Or sit silently And listen to our thoughts With illusions of someday Cast in a golden light No dress rehearsal, This is our life

Today I turn fifty! Wow! Making it here is my ultimate Thanksgiving. I am very grateful to have made it this far in life. When you turn FIFTY, it seems like a lot of people ask if you would change anything if you could. As cliche as it is no, I wouldn't change anything. If there is anything I didn't do that I wanted to do, I can do it now. The heartaches, the disappointments, the betrayals and bruises were all survivable, and they led me to my soul mate, my successes, my true friends and thickened my skin. I sometimes think I would like to change the things that hurt my children, but then that discounts how they have grown through those experiences too and how strong they are. Twenty-five years ago I never would have imagined this life. I had a great partner with John, but our thoughts were of a life without kids....... so funny. My three boys are what makes me the most grateful. They are brilliant, gorgeous, loving and funny, and I cherish every moment I have with them. So here I am at FIFTY. The blog and the theme behind it sum up all that I want from life still. I want to be out there in the world breathing in the fresh air, having experiences and time with my good friends and family. I know it frustrates people when I say I don't want any presents for my birthday, but it is true. A little bit of your time and a walk would be just perfect. The treasures will find us! Lets walk!! PS Thanks Gabe for the beautiful old wasp nest . You know what your mom loves.