As I sit and enjoy my nightly glass of wine I reflect on how I spent my 33rd B-Day.   It was a great day.  I spent it doing what I’ve always wanted to do in my life; Being a Mom.  I sat back and enjoyed every moment and savored my children’s inner Beauty. Layla was delited just playing out in the back yard with her pool and watering the strawberry plants, while Lucca blessed me with a 2hr nap at the same time.   After Naps Layla enjoyed the front yard with her multitudes of bikes while I worked on my bike and tried to teach her hop scotch.  Lucca even joined us on the tricycle chasing his big sister. (Really wish I had a video of that)  He can’t wait to be big enough and join the family on the bikes.  I worked on my bike, did some long needed phone calling, recieved b-day phone calls, interviewed two nannies and yes even dragged the crock pot out for dinner.  I just had this inner peace today.  I do really look forward in growing older.  Someone ounce asked me what the best thing about being a parent was.  My answer: Just watching them grow and being blessed to have a small part in it.  The idea of going back to work does sound good, but at the same time I don’t want to give someone else the pleasure of taking care of them.  I’m selfish in that regard.

Lucca also celebrated his 3mth birthday with me.  He’s still an easy baby and smiles a lot.  His new progress is starting to reach out for things and actually knowing he’s doing it! He’s really working on the abdominal crunches and trying/wanting to sit. I haven’t gotten a true giggle out of him yet, just a small “He, He”.  He’s also moved up into his big diapers! Small accomplishments we forget to appreciate in life.

I’ll have to set new goals in life.  I’ve completed most of them and I’m only 33!  College, Nursing, Marriage, Children, Europe Travel, Camp Counselor, Bike across America, Buying a home.  Still need to jump out an airplane and hang glide.

All in all it was a great day.  I’m looking forward to my long bike ride on Thursday  ALL BY MYSELF! Everyone asked what I wanted for my Birthday and this is it.  I love being a Mom but true alone moments are short and always have a catch.