Do you just wanna be 16?

Natalie and I have been discussing my birthday this week, since it...well it's today and birthdays are so exciting to five year olds.  One conversation that stands out went like this:

N: Momma, how old will you be on your birthday?

me: 33

N: wow 33?! (she begins counting and stops at 16) whoa! that's a lot of counting, don't you just want to be 16?

me: huge smile from this priceless conversation

Oh to be 16 again! Even though the perks of knowing what lies ahead would make for an easy life, I just dont think it would be worth what I have learned and who I have become.

So, as difficult as it is to be graceful about aging, I will enjoy MY day! Who could not enjoy celebrating when you have these three beauties squeeze your neck and say

"Happy Birthday!"

{These lovely ladies sat across from me, making me laugh during my brithday dinner}