An EVEN Year

Can you feel it? I'm giddy about it. I'm EVEN (squeal and hold your breath). Today is my birthday and I am now an even number. I could feel it the second I opened my eyes this morning. I immediately felt lighter. I love being even. It's a good number. Wholesome, well balanced. Odd numbers are icky. They make you feel so....odd. But with a sigh of relief, I am.....even.

My kids made me this birthday poster:

Check out #8. It made me so proud, a tear dripped from my eye. #3 says that I go on walks. In the last 2 years I think we have gone on two. I like #2--she keeps us safe. I'm not sure if they're referring to safety from the outside world, or from each other.

At my pleading, Todd took the day off. We went to breakfast and then saw 2 movies. In a row!! When does that ever happen!? It must be because I'm EVEN!

But, I have to say that Todd gave me the greatest gift anyone could give me. He ate. a. McDonald's. hamburger. I know, I know, pause and grip your chair. In over 14 years I have NEVER, ever seen him even nibble a golden arches burger. Today he did. I didn't think I could love him more. But now I do. I'm so proud, I could kneel and say a prayer of thanks.

It's been a good birthday. Being even makes me happy. Now I'm wholesome and well balanced. It's obvious, right?