Happy Birthday to the Chicky Boo!

Hailey turned 2 this past Friday. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. We were all getting over the flu so we didn't do much in the way of a party, but there was a few presents. We got her some clothes because she's grown 6 inches in the last two weeks, Grandma and Grandpa Porter got her an awesome Tricycle that has a steering bar for parents. Genious, whoever came up with that! :) And she got cards and $$$ from my Grandma and my parents. The card that my Mom got her sings "Lollipop, Lollipop" and she just LOVES it. She walks around with it singing all day. It's so fun. She's such a sweet little thing. I can't even imagine our life without her.

So, I've been feeling very picked on lately because my life is not going how I want it to. It's been raining set backs and dissappointments and I feel like the proverbial camel with too many straws on it's back. But while I was wallowing in self pity I decided that I should work on being the happy optimistic person that I used to be. So here goes exercise 1 in positive thinking: Count your blessings.

• I have a beautiful little family. Three healthy, happy, adorable kids and a husband who adores both them and me despite my many flaws.

• I have a home I LOVE in a neighborhood that is safe and friendly.

• We are blessed that Casey has a job that pays the bills and I get to stay home with my sweet kids.
  

• I have a fabulous, large extended family that I can always rely on. They give me a tremendous amount of strength and support.

• I found photography. I love it. It eases my stress and makes me feel fantastic, and also occasionally brings in a little money. :)

I know it's a little thing, but sometimes I just need a little reminder of everything that is good in my life. It's too easy to get bogged down in all the bad things. I just have to remember that it's not forever. The bad things will pass, but so will the good so I should be enjoying the sweet things in life while I have them.