Its My Birthday... Its My Birthday!

And I am a year older, wiser, thinner (yeah), and happier! What more could a girl ask for? I have my health, my family, and all the things I wanted to be or do when I grew up - well apart from being a fairy princess -- I achieved. I have traveled - I have loved - I am a wife - and I am a mom. Career, I gave it a try and still do "work" these days but, I like being a mom and wife much more. There is that pride in watching someone grow into something beautiful that gives me a feeling of satisfaction and contentment l have always wanted -- Where would I be without my man and girls? Lost.

Speaking of which. This day is turning into the perfect birthday. I am sitting here, all alone, sipping my tea, kids are in school, Sam is in Milan working, Franca (my housekeeper) is on her way and I, well I am relishing this moment. The sun is shining in Chiavari and I am off for my workout in an hour. Perfect day in every way.

Ah, pressies you wonder? What did my beloved give me for my birthday? Other than peace of mind and home, he took us all to Switzerland for the weekend. We left Thursday night for Davos and a little skiing with our friends Peter and Pippa who were there with family and friends. We had two glorious days of sunshine and great skiing, Sunday was spent nursing hangovers and keeping warm in the bars on Jacobshorn - perfect. Believe it or not, even with all the gloom and doom about global warming, there was snow on top of the mountains and you could ski. Thank you Sam for a great weekend with friends and family. All was perfect in every way!

Krista