Today my husband turned 52. Where does the time go? Surely it is not possible that I am only 9 months younger. It’s all a state of mind, right.

How did we celebrate this anniversary of his birth in Korea so many years ago? Well, I awoke this morning to the sound of our dog throwing up on my pillow (he was having another seizure). So, I spent the better part of the morning washing all our bed linens. And even though Terry was recovering from a migraine he had the day before, he joined Josh and I in a game of scrabble while we watched even more snow fall. Afterward since I couldn’t talk anyone into building a snowman with me (what is wrong with kids today!), I gave up and ran to WalMart for some last minute birthday cards. After a quick round of wrapping, we gathered and watched Terry open presents. Then just our family of 5 went to celebrate at Shogun’s Japanese steakhouse - his favorite restaurant. To top off the evening, we had homemade chocolate cake with maple icing that is a required element to making Terry’s birthday’s perfect. Terry likes an understated, private, simple no-fuss birthday and it must include chocolate cake with maple icing and a trip to Shogun. It was indeed a quiet, restful day. No rushing, no chores, no work, no school.

So there it is. Simple. Sweet. Perfect.

Terry is my calm, my rudder, my true north. He is my helpmate, and as well stated in the movie “Julie & Julia”... the butter for my bread and the breath that I breathe. I hope we celebrate at least 52 more birthdays together!