Birthdays simplified

Just wrapped up a day out at cinnamon creek bow range with Riley and his friend Cade.  What a joy to celebrate my boy this weekend coupled with great weather!  Crazy to think that 15 years ago today I had no idea I'd be meeting my little guy who's entrance into this world was long awaited.  Little did I know he would be early and this would be our last day as a family of three.  Something happened on that day, January 19, 1999 that forever changed me and our family... But I'll post that tomorrow.  But for today, we're celebrating everything Riley with everything he loves- cabellas, shooting his bow, friends and wrapping up with some family time at dinner at one of his favorite spots.  Because the truth is birthdays are a big deal. My mom did a great job of this when I was young and I do my hardest to carry on that tradition and plan to continue through the generations that follow.  This is a time to feel valued and celebrated.  People make fun of me, but I don't care, because God created life and life is such a gift we must treat it like one!  As is was signing the boys in at the shooting range I passed by. a mom walking in with cake and cookies and balloons and a little part of me thought "I miss that" but then chad snapped me back into reality and said "I don't". We've got the best of both worlds. A fun day with simplicity.  No hassle. No stress. Just fun. The boys went and shot and chad and I read and talked and just chilled  Then we played with them. Then I ditched all three boys and came to the truck to write.  Simple.  I kinda like it. The even better part is I was able to text chandler to pick up the cake and stuff we needed. What a blessing to have grown up kids. Not gonna lie, there are days that I miss little ones... But my heart is so full with anticipation for when the time comes (not anytime soon I know) that we get to be grandparents and impact the next generation!  So for now, I will enjoy my older kids and treasure the moments like today. Birthday. Celebrations. Simple. Family.  Perfection.