Lucky

I am.


No reason to even debate it.

Might be the luckiest human on earth, in fact. Listen:

One great husband, with whom I have a phenominally strong relationship; he is my soul mate. My best friend. He and I are joined in heart, in soul, and now in a family we've created. He is my better half. He lets me be me, quirks, differences, and things he loves, too. He is accepting, non-judgemental, and kind. He is beyond that knight in shining armor. He has surpassed my Prince Charming expectations. He is awesome.
Two great kids, with whom I share my soul, my core, my being; from whom I get fulfillment that no other thing could compare. They are light, they are kind, they are gentle. They are full of energy, full of life, and ready to take the world on with both hands entrenched in the grit of it all. They are the power that keeps the engine rolling here. They are awesome.
Two terrific 4 legged creatures with which to share unbridled, and unquestioned love. They have made their way into hearts here .... not all the way with some, but they are an addition that is hard to imagine not having.
An amazing home, neighborhood, and environment that I am excited to bring my children up in. Including a great school that my kids are fortunate to be involved.
Two great families that we've blended through our marriage. One, who's strength is connectivitiy, and being close to one another. The other who's strength is finding their way through the challenges that the past presented. Both working hard to just be. But both held in highest of regards by us. In-laws, cousins, aunties and uncles, Mimi's and Poppi's all adding things to us that special, and hard-to-come-by slice of life that makes you wonder what people do that are all alone.
Incredible friends with whom I feel complete. We share our lives, our fears, our successes, our accomplishments, and our defeats. I feel enriched with their love.

See? Lucky.

:o)

Today, the little gal and I had a picnic lunch. Unseasonably warm weather allowed a picnic lunch outdoors. I looked at her. The kind of lingering look that a mommy will catch herself doing once in a while. She was just sitting there, munching on her sandwich, and she looked up and said "what?"

I said, "girlie, I am so lucky. Do you know why?"

"yep, sure do" she responds.

"Oh, yeah ... why?" I smile

"because you have one great daughter, that's why!" says the bright eyed, giggling, toothless wonder of mine sitting next to me eating her sandwich.

you are so right, kid. So right.

Life is good. Keep it comin', I am ready for it all.