Birthdays

     I consider October to be the start of the holiday season for my family.  That is because we have 2 birthdays 5 days apart this month and from there, it is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.  We just start and keep on rolling.  I love it but it sure is busy.  When I was single or even as a DINK, it never seemed as busy as it is now.  And my kids are little!  This week alone - I have my in-laws, J's birthday, my parents, E's birthday party, and Fall Festival.  I am looking forward to next weekend a lot!  I am going to crash and not get up ever again.  Until the following week.
     But that is why I am thankful  this week.  It is because of birthdays.  Today's in particular.  Yes, I have thanked my mother in law and father in law for the son that they produced who became my husband.  I am very grateful for him.  I love him.  He is having  a bit of a hard time being "in his late 30's" but I love it because it means that we have spent one more year together.  I don't think he remembers that we met the not long after his birthday.  In fact, the co-worker that introduced us wanted me to come to his birthday party.  I felt it was too much.  He even says he wasn't his best that night.  Hmmmmm.

      In any case, I am grateful for every year.  Seriously, wasn't he a cutie?
      Happy "late 30's" birthday baby!   (Happy shrimp and grits for me since we are going out tonight!)