Cinco De Mayo

It was my birthday today and I turned.....37. Man, saying that is hard, because it is getting closer and closer to the 40 mark. My eye sight is getting worse, I am getting more wrinkles and gray hair, I have bulges where they shouldn't be and not enough bulge in places they need to be. I had an average ordinary day with a few perks. I went for a great walk with Michelle and Cori, swept and mopped my floors, did 5 loads of laundry, had a Primary Presidency meeting, ran errands, went out to El Portal for dinner, went to Tayah's softball practice and then did the night time routine. After school my kids went outside and told me they need to be out there alone because they needed to plan something. They later came in and Zach asked if I was happy. At first I didn't know if this was a trick question or not. I said yes and he said are you sure? I said yes and then all three of then sang Happy Birthday to me. Tayah was so proud because it was her idea to sing to me and it was Zach's idea to ask if I was happy because it was leading into their song. I loved it because they thought of it all on their own. Some other perks were, exercising, cupcakes from Krissy, and a Diet Pepsi for dinner, and lots of phone calls and facebook messages wishing me a Happy Birthday. I am going to get a pedicure and lunch with Michelle later this week and a movie and a couple more lunches with Kari and Teasha. You would think I like to eat a lot or something - I do!!

This is the most recent picture of me. It was taken at Easter only a few weeks ago. A few things about me: I love Diet Pepsi, hot tamales, pumpkin seeds, baked goods, and really good chocolate like truffles and Milka bars. I love Mexican food, there is nothing like chips and salsa. I love Chillies "Best chips in the world" chips. I love Jake's, chocolate cake, Outbacks food, oh my the list could go on and on. I do like food, especially food I don't have to fix. I like to read, especially books that help me be a better person. Right now I am ready three: How to raise confident girls, The power of a positive mom and 19 minutes (not a self help book but very interesting). I love to exercise, because it always makes me feel good afterward. I love going to the movies or watching movies. I would love to be on the Amazing Race (maybe, I don't know if I could eat weird stuff). I LOVE watching all my kids participate in sports, dance, cheer, scouts anything. I truly hate missing anything that they are involved in. It gets me into trouble sometimes running so much but I hate to miss anything even their practices. I am the Primary President in my church and it is very overwhelming sometimes and I feel so incompetent. My saving grace is the people who are in the presidency with me. They make my calling easy and manageable. I am active in PTC for my kids school. I was in charge of the book fair and it took a lot more time than expected but I felt good helping their school. I sang my first and last duet/solo this year. I did enjoy it (Don't tell Ed Bernstein) but it is one of those things that I can check off my bucket list. You know, been there done that. I ran a 5K this year (sort of). Pushed the stroller and walked mostly but I liked it. I would like to do another one where strollers aren't involved but one that I can walk/jog in. I think I have obsessive compulsive disorder. There are things I want to try but I'm afraid of failure. I get after my kids to much and wish I had more patience. I love to travel, I love fresh cut flowers, I love the smell of fresh cut grass, I love rain storms, I love to hear my kids laugh, I love it when my husband makes me laugh, I love to be around friends. I wish I lived closer to my family, I miss them, especially when one of them needs help. It was a great day and I am looking forward to a great year. Things I want to do this year of being 37: be more patient, try something new, keep in touch with family and friends better, get more spiritual and just enjoy the little things in life.