A Day To Remember

While yesterday was the official date of my husband's birthday, today was our celebration with the family. The day started off with bright skies, strong sunlight, and warm temperatures that brightened everyone's mood. My daughter arrived early in the morning with my two granddaughters and from that moment on my husband, son, and I were in a "good-busy mode." I felt gratitude immediately and kept on smiling throughout the day. 

I am grateful for:

• My soon-to-be 4-year-old came running in several times during the day to say, 'Grandma, I love you!" 
• Both my granddaughters being loving and cuddly during the day.
• The relaxed walk we took in the neighborhood with the little girls. 
• The many photos that documented our wonderful family day.
• The delicious and beautiful looking cake my daughter picked up for my husband-layered yellow cake with Bavarian cream in between the layers, chocolate ganache frosting, and blue-lettered "Happy Birthday, Grandpa" writing (requested by my granddaughter).
• A yummy dinner followed by a surprising request from my granddaughter. "Mama, can I sleep at Grandma's? My daughter and son-in-law discussed this and finally agreed. 

Gratitude is a heart-filled emotion.

It is an unexpected gift of love.

Gratitude sings a song of praise;

Blows a gentle kiss across a room.

Gratitude floats through the air

And lands with surprising sparkles.

©CV, 2021

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." -Sara Ban Breathnach, Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy.

Unfortunately, my photos of the day did not sync properly but you can imagine

how happy everyone looked.

Day 26 of March SOLSC! #SOL21 at Two Writing Teachers.