Turns out I've made a few observations the last few days. Here they are:
* My family is the absolute best. Still. I've spent the last few birthdays at Ian & Brenda's house with my siblings & it is by far my favorite way to celebrate getting old.
* My boyfriend is perfect. He got here Sunday & I was lucky enough to be able to pick him up at the airport. Turns out I'm a dipstick & was in the wrong terminal. And although he was way sick of traveling because he hadn't slept in 2 or 3 days. AND he may or may not have been the maddest guy in town when he realized I wasn't where I should have been, he still gave me a big hug & kiss when he saw me. So that made my day. And have I ever mentioned I love his family? Oh, I have? Like 89 times? Ok, just checking. Cause seriously, I love them!
* My roommate/best friend is amazing. I actually didn't just learn this, but gosh dang she's great.
* Only being able to have 2 days off when my boyfriend is home on leave for 15 days blows. He says it should be illegal for me to work while he's home & I completely agree. I'm totally writing a letter.
* Sleep is clearly over-rated.
* My nieces & nephews are so much fun. AND they're super cute. I got some drawings & birthday cards from Isaac & Ella yesterday. They were seriously the best. I asked Ella (who is 2 years old) what was in the picture she drew me. She looked at me like I was the biggest idiot & then said, "I don't know!" It was like she couldn't believe I even had the nerve to ask her.
So there it is.
Oh, one more thing ... how freakin goodlookin is this guy??