Happy Earthday Daddy in Open Book

Today my Dad would have turned 63 years old...It blows me away that he didn't even live to see 60.

I read a quote the other day:

"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many."

So true that is...Two weeks before the party I threw for my in-laws my MIL said "I don't even want to think about this birthday." I said...."Turning 60 is something you should be proud of...Think of all those that didn't make it that far." She agreed.

It kinda stings my Dad died so close to his birthday. Basically I'm an emotional mess from July 24th-August 5th every year.

Tomorrow is mine and Eric's 3rd wedding anniversary and I've barely even thought about it. I better at least get him a card.

Though I don't look forward to old age, I do look forward to spending time with my family in the future and hopefully I'll have a grand baby or two.

Anyway....Lots to catch up on, but heading down to the beach...A few of my Mommy friends feel "fat" (ughhh which sucks because I'm the heaviest one in the group and it totally hurts my feelings sometimes) and they want to throw the kids in strollers and go walk along the beach...As of now it's a beautiful foggy and cool morning and I know I NEED the walk. I'm sure it will be great!

Tonight is retro night at the boardwalk...Thinking about going down there but we'll see...Hopefully I'll get a chance to actually update, read, and note later on this afternoon.