Thankful

I turned 40 last week and while the age part doesn't bother me, the things it represents bother me more. It it a mark in life, halfway. I would like to think I have accomplished so much in my lifetime. I know I have achieved way more than I ever thought I would in life. I would have never guessed I would be 40 years old, have a masters degree (heck when I graduated from high school even going to college was unthinkable.) I have been married for 18 years to the most wonderful man. I am truly so thankful for him each and every day. Don't get me wrong we have our differences, but every day he does the littlest things that me make love him more each day. We have three great children, they will always be children to me even though they think they are adults. I have experienced life, and truly feel like I have been blessed.

Turning 40 got me to thinking of things I still want to do in life. I want to travel more, explore more, and appreciate life in general more. My daughter and I are planning a trip to Europe next summer for 2 weeks when she graduates from high school. We are both looking forward to it, I actually thought in the beginning that 2 weeks would be so long to be away from home, but as we plan I am thinking we are not going to have near enough time to enjoy the things we both want to see. I never thought my husband would ever travel out of the USA, because he just doesn't like traveling long distances. But the more we plan the more he is realizing the things he is missing out on. He even mentioned he would love to do some traveling to German and Italy with me for our 20th anniversary in a couple years. I can't wait.

Life is good.