Birthdays

Well, today is the day....the day of my 39th birthday. Remember when we were kids, and we couldn't wait for our birthday to arrive? I don't so much look forward to my birthday anymore. Not that I dread getting old, or am ashamed of my age. I wouldn't trade the wisdom all this gray hair has put on my head for love nor money. I am sooo much more comfortable in my own skin than I was 20 years ago.

This birthday kind of snuck up on me. I was working this past Sunday (Easter) and Joy called me to the front. I was irritated, because I was extremely busy in the back, but I went because that is what you do when you're the boss. I walked around the corner to a beautiful birthday cake (Thanks, Mama Carolyn) and a chorus of, "Happy Birthday's!!!" The best part was that Joseph had worked that day for me, so he was there as well.

My family and I are no longer close, so I don't expect to hear from my brothers, or potentially my sister, as we have had a falling out. But this day is still special to me. Tonight, I think I will take Joseph and Joy out to dinner, and we will talk about what it was like to be young vs. how it feels to be (yikes!!!!) middle-aged!!!

Tomorrow starts spring break for Joseph. He tells me he is going to spend the week at his father's house, although he may spend the weekend here at home. That and something about a tank of gas.....I adore that boy!!!!

Here's to my birthday, and birthday's in general. Cheers!!!

Volfan