turning 28

While nothing extraordinary, this birthday was so much better than last year's.  I was depressed as I turned 27 because we had recently had our failed match, and the timeline where I saw myself at that age was not reality.  It's always hard for me to let go of my own plan, and so it wasn't easy for me to have another birthday without knowing when we would become parents.

This year however, we had our Bubs!  Since I'm on leave, I enjoyed the morning with him, my friend and her son at breakfast.  Then I hung out at home until Col got out of work, and we went to Olive Garden for lunch.  Ephraim slept the whole time, and it was nice to get out and enjoy each other's company.  In the evening after he went to bed, we had ice cream sundaes and watched Elf.  I was reminded how I need to always remember that we'll never know where life will take us in a day, week, month, or year.  Could I have pictured spending my 28th birthday with a 2-month old babe in my arms?  Never!  So this year, I am so thankful that God sees the future and I can rest in that truth.  Instead of worrying, I need to just enjoy every day that I'm given!