My birthday is nearing - early January. But, it's a doozy of a birthday. At least to me. I've been thinking a lot about what I want out of life and what I already have. I made this layout for Down Memory Lane's Inspiration Alley this month.
Journaling reads:
Things I know:
- I am {almost} 39 years old.
- I am a very lucky woman.
- My husband loves me.
- I would do just about anything for M&Ms.
- My children are smart, funny, and loving.
- I need to get better at setting our budget.
- Life isn’t fair and it isn’t easy.
- A little bit of makeup goes a long way.
- I want my girls to marry someone just like their Daddy.
- I want Andrew to grow up to be just like his Daddy.
- Money isn’t everything.
- Life can change in an instant.
- Marriage is a lot of work.
Things I want:
- I want my family to be healthy.
- Stef to still be here in 30 years snarking with me.
- Steph to move back to the lower 48.
- More time connecting with friends.
- To live closer to my family.
- To grow old with Tom.
- A happy, love-filled life for my children.
- A new house.
- Less stress for Tom.
- A college education for all of the kids.
- Maybe a little Vetne from China.
Things I dream:
- That good things happened to good people.
- Financial security for all of us.
- A two-week trip to Europe with the kids.
- A new camera and lots of clients to use it on.
- One last Christmas Eve with MeMe & Grampie.
