My Birthday!

Today my hips are killing me.
Today I've had to take Tums every 2 hours in order to keep my heartburn "tolerable".
Today I feel like a walking zombie after having had 4 consecutive restless, sleepless nights thanks to needing to use the bathroom every 20 minutes!
Today I found myself getting out of breath with just the slightest movement.
Today the stairs were more challenging than ever.
Today I experienced multiple cramps, aches and minor pains.
Today I am 31 weeks pregnant.
Today I am 38 years old.
Today my 3 year old greeted me at 6:45a with a big hug and a "Happy Birthday, Mama!" without being prompted to do so.  Shortly after my 10 year old and 5 year old greeted me the same way...without being prompted to do so.
Today I was presented with 3 homemade cards - cards that the kids made all by themselves, spearheaded by the oldest.
Today my husband spoiled me with a "Hands Free Blue Tooth" device for the car, banana cream pie and fish and chips.
Today, much like every other day, I read multiple books to the girls.  I did a little preschool work with Savannah and some kindergarten work with Bella.  I watched Kyle build and play with his remote control car track.  I stripped and remade the beds.  I cleaned the kitchen.  I prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for the kids.  I ran some errands.  I played with toy farm animals, jungle animals and zoo animals. 
Today I felt my unborn baby hiccup multiple times through-out the day.  I felt him moving around within me for hours on end, a constant reminder that there is a new little life growing inside of me.
Today is my birthday, and it sure has been a great one!  How blessed and thankful I am to have my husband and my children and to be happy, healthy and pregnant!