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It was my birthday on Saturday.
And it was really lovely. I am officially middle-aged, no longer deemed a "young adult", rather a proper adult now. It is fitting for people my age to run large organisations. We have enough experience taking care of ourselves to have worked out many of the kinks.

I embrace this new label. I wrote how I have always wanted to have an interesting, thoughtful and fulfilling life. The collection of experiences so far have not disappointed.

And while I bask in this maturity, I am also trying to step back and make sure that I'm enjoying moments and finding simple positivity.

The day began with a big, beautiful, blood moon over Australia. A friend said that this somehow symbolises a rebirth.
In fact, she said this is a time for: "Letting go of many outdated things, karmic and past life 💖 Allow the eclipse to shed what is no longer needed and no longer of service to you." 

Very fitting.

My kids are still at a ratbag stage with lots of noise and demands. I feel like Ev should know better, but she still cries often, loudly and liberally. I made crepes for breakfast and they were quiet for the whole 5 minutes of eating.

I mowed the lawn. This was actually exciting because I pulled the cord out of my old lawnmower earlier this month and bought myself a fancy new one. We can call that a birthday present. This one is battery powered, lighter and no more oil changes or petrol. And now my lawn looks lovely. There's satisfaction in that.

I taught Ev (again) how to wash my car so that could be her very wonderful birthday present to me. (Pat on my own back there)

Chas finally went down for a nap and Ev styled my hair with no less than 5 ponytails, 3 clips, 2 braids and a piece of paper saying "I Love You <---->" pinned to my head. 

Friends had invited us over for roast pig and a campfire, but then continued the invitation and there were quite a few people. It was a gathering for me, and something like that was such an effort, it made me feel special.

It was a really beautiful day. I am feeling very grateful.