The Big 4-0

Ok, yes, today is my 40th birthday. I'm not upset about it, it just seems weird! Hard to believe. I used to think it would upset me, but then I look at what I have - an amazing husband, three precious children, a lovely home, wonderful family and the best friends - what do I have to be upset about?


Sure, I have a few wrinkles, but I see those as battle scars. Life lived, you know? I'm more upset about the few (ok, ok, more than a few... SEVERAL) extra pounds I have to lose, so I vow to work on those. Hmmm, now that I've posted that here, I guess I'll have to stick to it. So be it!


Well, we are still snowed in here in Northern Virginia. Last night, and much of the day today, brought more snow, and blizzard like conditions. The wind is whipping like nobody's business!! Here is a little video that Mitch took this morning when he bravely went outside to retrieve the newspaper (which was surprisingly delivered):







I haven't left the house since last Friday. I am hoping there may be some getting out tomorrow. And REALLY hoping that things have straightened out by Friday because Mitch and I have theatre tickets that we got from his parents for Xmas and we were going to have dinner beforehand (Fammy and Granddad are set to come over and sit with the kids). I'll be very sad if we have to cancel date night!


Anyway, I've made more progress on Tyler's furniture since I've been confined to the house. Yesterday I put the dresser together.

So many pieces I had to take two pictures!!

And AGAIN with the pile of hardware!!

Here we go....

Nice, eh? The only thing left is the bed, but we're holding off on that until we purchase the mattress - which we'll do as soon as we can leave the house!!!

And now for some pictures of my beautiful children, which is why I know you all tune in here anyway!

Happy Birthday to me!!!