27

Today is my birthday. I know we all look forward to our birthdays, it is totally normal. But this year I have been looking forward to my birthday with no expectations really.  I don't have any plans for the day, I wasn't hoping for any big gifts (even though I love the new TOMS Clayton got me and the other gifts I got), and I was totally happy spending a relaxing day at home.  I sound kind of melancholy I guess, but I'm not.  I have been looking forward to my birthday to just take in whatever the day might bring. It might be because I live in Glendon, I have a toddler and I am pregnant so its kinda hard to have big birthday expectations lol! Or maybe 27 brings a new sense of maturity... but I doubt that.

The best thing about my birthday this year though is four different birthday greetings I have received from my friends and my sister. They didn't just say the standard Happy Birthday, I love you, have a great day... they were personal and uplifting birthday greetings that meant so much to me.  I have no idea why but for some reason I am just taken back by the thoughtfulness of these birthday encouragements. So thank you so so much.

I am so lucky because I get to share this birthday with my best friend and twin sister Stacey... although she is millions of miles away in a different time zone eating Kangaroo and sight seeing Sydney Australia while I am back in Alberta eating 'normal' food and trying not to slip on the skating rink in my back yard.  But I am so extremely blessed to have a twin sister, and even though I do not wish to ever have twins I am sure glad my mom did! There is no one closer to me than Stacey for so many obvious reasons, and I am glad that she is my twin so that she can also be my best friend. I dont know what I do without her. She is so giving, loving and compassionate and has always done so much for me. I know this is going to be a tough year for her as she travels because she will have an ongoing pull inside of her  from loving and wanting to travelling and equally wanting to be near family.  And that is one of the best qualities about Stacey, she has a soft heart and a deep love for the special people in her life.
I am so happy her and Jeremy get to spend their birthday's travelling, so fun! And I am equally as happy that I get to spend this day with my amazing husband and my funny little boy Liam and the active baby inside me that constantly kicks my ribs.

27. I look forward to this year. I have a beautiful baby on the way, a toddler who is turning 2 and teaching me ongoing patients and amazing friends and family that bless me beyond what I deserve.

So Stacey, here is to us! Happy Birthday Sister!