its my birthday...its my birthday!

Well, today is my 40th Birthday. I really don't feel 40. I don't feel like I look 40. So there. It has been a great day. My husband showered me with gifts....but what meant the most is so silly, but it meant alot tome. He (for the very first time EVER) put a bow on my wrapped gift. Now I know that sounds funny, but I love the present that is beautifully wrapped and complete with a bow. It shows that the extra mile was taken to make it special. It could be a razor blade wrapped in a beautiful wrapping and a big bow and I would LOVE it for the presentation. For 13 years, I have gone after Michael and put bows on the boxes he has wrapped for me. He doesn't do bows....unless they come with a sticker you peel and stick...and that is really going the extra mile for him. Anyway, today......he wrapped a gift and YES, there was a ribbon tied around it and it was in a bow! I knew he was wanting to make it special....and I made sure he knew I noticed. It was sooooo sweet!

Well, I still went to boot camp. Kids in tow. School out again for frozen streets. I am stepping it up...I took my 8 lb. weights today....no more of those 5 pounders....I have to say, I do feel stronger....my pushups and planks arent as hard as they were.....I am still not doing real boy pushups....I am gonna lose even more this month. NOT because of any of the fudgy frosting I made that is for sure. I finally had to throw out the sheet cake I made myself. I was just diving in with a spoon to eat the frosting off the cake....leaving the cake behind. Girls, you know what I am talking about.....a few of you....you know you do it too. So, I had to just pitch it. I know I am only allowed one cheat MEAL a week...but I think today, with the frosting.....and lasagna tonight that my sweet sista in law is making for me....it may just have to be a Cheat day. I will do extra tomorrow.

I am heading to my Brother's house in a bit....they are cooking and celebrating. This is the first year ever, since I have left Orlando..(22 years ago) that I have gotten to have any portion of my extended family with me on my Birthday! I am happy. It is the simple things...

Family is everything...It is all you have....I am thankful for all of my family. I miss my sister back in Orlando and can't wait to see her soon too. I know it is hard on her, missing my brother and all.....I hope they can come soon. Love you Shannon!