7 and 37...

next week is a big week around here... not really, but tess does turn 7 months and i turn (yipes) 37. that was hard to type! how does the time go by so fast? truthfully, i feel so blessed this year. it cushions the blow of turning 37 a little bit to have this new life to share everyday with. the exhaustion and new wrinkles are worth it for this life. i'm glad to have my children with me everyday. it's tiring work at times. the days can be long (and sometimes tedious) but my life is full of this young energy and young eyes that help me to see the world fresh. i have to remember what a gift this is and not forget to pay attention to what they are showing me.