Today

Today Joe got me a new wedding band. The most beautiful thing I ever saw.

Today Joe bought me new luggage for the trip I am going on in 10 days.

Today Joe took me out to breakfast.

Today James told me I am the best mom in the world.

Today Allyson colored a picture and stayed in all the lines, then she told me that she did it for me!

Today my husband smiled at me and told me I was glowing.

Today so many wonderful things happened but the most important thing that happened was that I fell more in love with my family. Every time I think it is impossible to love them more, they prove me wrong. It is not because he spoils me, but because he loves doing it. It is not because they are special, but because they are mine. My husband loves me with his whole heart. I love him with mine. My children give me a reason to wake up every morning. I love watching them grow up. How did I get so lucky? What did I do to deserve this amazing life.

In 10 days I am going to Cancun, Mexico with a very good friend of mine. My husband is paying for me to leave the country without him or the kids. He is letting me take a vacation when he is the one who has been doing all the work.

In 10 days my mom is taking my children so I can take this trip. She is watching them and my overly hyper dog so I can take a vacation that I do not deserve. If anyone needs a vacation it is her.

All day I have felt spoiled, loved, and happy. But all day I have also felt guilty. How can I give back to them? How can I repay my family for the love that they show me in everything they do? How can I possibly ever repay my husband for being faithful, caring, supporting, and generous? How can I repay my children for all the smiles they bring to me? No matter what I do, they will always be better people than I am. But for as long as I live, I will do everything in my power to make them feel safe, loved, and cherished.