Thirty-two Things

1. That at 7:30 on Friday night, I was sitting in a theater with my best friend of 32 years watching a movie made for teenagers.
2. That we laughed until we cried and tried hard not to go home when it was over.
3. That we talked about all of the “middle-aged” women who were there… only to realize the teenagers were probably saying that same thing about us!
4. On our way to Chick-fil-A last night, in the dark, Sophie said “Happy Birthday to Momma”, completely unprompted.
5. A late-night texting conversation with Ryan last night re-hashing how much fun we had on Saturday. The second-hardest I’ve laughed in awhile.
6. At 12:02 this morning, Sophie cried out and SD grabbed her up and snuggled her in bed with us.
7. I got to sleep in this morning. 8 o’clock on a Sunday is heavenly.
8. I ate blueberry muffins and an ice cold, canned DP in bed this morning with my three favorite people.
9. Ella made me two puppets out of paper lunch sacks and had her daddy help wrap them.
10. An early morning text message from a good friend.
11. They wore frilly smocked dresses to church this morning and E didn’t complain about looking like a baby.
12. Being asked out on a date at church this morning.
13. A great day in God’s house; singing “He knows MY name” on my birthday!
14. Having Ella count up from 32 to how old we’ll be next and making her stop when she got to 39.
15. Seeing friends in the parking lot of the grocery store after church and laughing really hard about getting older.
16. A perfect family photo after church.
17. Being around the table with my parents, sister & BIL and my sweet family.
18. Fried chicken and starches for lunch… not a green veggie in sight.
19. Watching Sophie attempt to eat with a spoon by herself and shake her head no when peas & macaroni wound up in her mouth together.
20. Ella singing Justin “Beaver” at the dining room table.
21. West Elm measuring cups from K, even though she wasn’t supposed to buy me a present.
22. Pretty earrings from my parents. The birthday cash is always a plus.
23. Sitting at the counter while my mom cleaned up after lunch. I miss those moments being at home.
24. Sophie eating Ella’s chapstick.
25. My dad falling asleep on the couch after lunch.
26. A two and a half hour nap with my hubby this afternoon and two children that managed to sleep even longer than we did.
27. A Nana who volunteered to watch the girls during dinner AND for soft, furry Alabama pajamas.
28. For bread and goat cheese, caesar salads and sugared pecans on my ice cream.
29. Riding in a quiet car with my husband and talking about our day.
30. Two new books that are waiting by my bedside.
31. The promise of a new show on our DVR at bedtime.
32. For a ridiculous number of facebook posts and comments today. That is quite possibly the best part about having an account.

And while we’re at it, why not one to grow on: knowing that two weeks from this very moment, I’ll be on a plane flying home from NYC with my very favorite person.

Kristin is married to her high-school sweetheart and the mother to two daughters. Professional by day and creative by night, she is a family lifestyle blogger who writes about faith, family, and fitting it all into a busy schedule. At Taz + Belly, you’ll find healthy recipes, children’s party ideas, tutorials, DIY projects, and more. Click Here to Read More About Kristin