I think when I look back over it all…

I’ll be grateful I tried for ‘just one more’ baby.

I’ll be grateful I ate warm cookies straight from the oven.

I’ll be grateful I chose afternoons snuggling my kids over fancy titles.

I’ll be grateful I slipped my swimsuit over my dimpled thighs and screamed down that water slide anyway.

I’ll be grateful I ate the candy and laughed harder than I’ve EVER laughed before.

I’ll be grateful I made the call.

Or wrote the book.

Or took the trip.

Or reached out my hand.

Or said YES!

Because even if not always the smartest or easiest or most financially sound of choices…

And even if my heart was pounding or my hands were shaking or my anxiety threatened to push me over the edge…

I’ll be grateful I chose fun and love and food and laughter and people and connection and joy.

I’ll be grateful I truly LIVED!!!

You guys, this is our ONE precious, crazy, beautiful life…

Let’s remember to really LIVE it.