days in the sun

I was talking to an old friend today about the past and it dawned on me what a wonderful life I've had so far. I'll be thirty my next birthday and I hope I make the most of my 30's as I have my 20's. Say yes more than no. Splurge on things that make us happy. See the beauty in everything and take the time to stop and notice. Show the people I love that they mean everything to me. Take care of myself and my family and the earth. Get up early and stay up late.
I have had the most wonderful childhood and the most wonderful Mother. I've had so many great times with great friends. Been to some amazing, life chaning concerts. Found things in life that I absolutely love and that are just 'me'. I have been blessed with a healthy, happy, amazing son. I see so much of myself in him and its so amazing to watch him grow and change into who he's gonna be. I had him when I was 19 so I sort of feel like we did alot of growing up together. He's the most important thing to me and I'm so proud of the little man he is. Nothing makes me happier than to see or hear him being kind. He's turning into such a compassionte little guy. On his own, he loves picking up trash in our neighborhood and hanging up flyers about recylcing and he'll do anything to save a bugs life. He loves music just as much as I do and I love the sunny days when I look at him in the rearview mirror and he's in the backseat singing right along with me at the top of his lungs, every word. I can't imagine where I'd be without him or who I'd be and I'm so thankful he's here with me.
I've loved and lost and learned from it every time. I'm so lucky and I hope I never take it for granted.