30 Days of Happy, Day I can't remember which number it's supposed to be

I seriously suck at trying to get something posted every day. I just haven't found the time to sit and write about all the things that make me happy, or the one thing that makes me happy during the day this week.

I'll have moments throughout the day where I think "I should write about this. This was a defining happy moment today." The great thing about this is it helps me push through the not-so-great moments. And with a just-turned-3-year-old who is stubborn as all get out and a drama queen which has decided to reside in the body of my 6 year old, the not so great moments come on fast and hard.

Since I am behind, I will make note of a number of things.

Lil Man was evaluated by several specialists through our school district for speech, hearing, vision and social/emotional development. I've had my concerns about his speech as I can't understand him a lot of the time. I am happy to report that the different specialists, ranging from speech therapists to occupational therapists to audiologists, say he is fine. There is no need for me to be concerned. This has taken such a burden from me. They mentioned his high level of activity, but they figure it's a stage and want to reevaluate in 6 months. But the best news is there is no speech delay and they gave us some tips on how to get to a point where we can understand Lil Man. So yay!

My house is clean. At least, the main part. The best part is that Husband helped it get here. He stayed up late with me and got up early with me to clean. He can totally rock it when it's absolutely necessary.

The reason for the mad cleaning? We had Lil Man's birthday party today. We invited some very good friends to come and share it with us. It was so much fun! The grown ups sat around while the kids played in the little wading pool we set up. We talked and laughed and had a good time.

Then the kids got to us with water balloons. It was a fun time had by all.

As I write this, I feel really content. I am so grateful to have friends who will come and celebrate our son's birth with us. I am so grateful I have people in my life who light up when they see Lil Man, who love on him and love him as part of their family. It makes me happy to see him love them too. At this moment, I am at peace and that is something I haven't been for a very long time.

This has been such a great week!