March 10th...

is finally over... It's always a sad day on my calendar and one I never look forward to, always feeling "happy" when I can turn out my lights at the end of the day and know that it's over for another year.

You see, yesterday would've been my 10 year wedding anniversary.  And no matter where life takes me, it'll always be a day full of memories.  Happy memories, that make me sad.  It's unbelievable how things have changed in the last decade, how I've changed.  I am not the carefree, worry-free girl I was back then, life has moulded me into someone very different from that.

In 10 years, I have aged 10 years.  I have moved house 3 times.  I have bought a house, which we live in now, I have learnt and I am still learning, how to cope as a single parent, both financially and emotionally.  It's tough and there are a lot of decisions to be made, but Jake and I have an incredible bond and he really is the light of my life.  I don't know where I'd be today (if here at all) if I hadn't had him to force me through the difficult days.  I have become independent.  I am not scared to live alone and drive around town alone.  Jake and I travel to amazing destinations, something I have come to love doing.  I love travelling and exploring the world.  I have made a ton of really incredible friends, who are all like angels to me.  I have seen both my sisters marrying the men of their dreams.  I have become an auntie to Connor and soon to Bianca as well (I also have two gorgeous nieces, who are growing up faaaaaar too quickly). 

This time of year is always a strong reminder of the things that we've been through as a family.  March 11th marks the anniversary of my dad's transplant (in 1998), so today is another emotional one for us all.  We've ordered a special bottle of champagne and a cake for them as a surprise on the boat today.  Having them away yesterday was also tough.  My mom is so good at distracting me when I'm feeling down, but we all know that we are thinking about one another no matter the distance.

Anyway... before I have my sister's in tears again, I just wanted to say thank you to my many friends and family who helped me pass the day with phone calls, sms's and supper.  A special thanks to Rose, it was awesome having company last night, but my head is a little sore this morning and I did forget to set my alarm for my run...  You are all amazing, thank you!!

Aside from that, we have another busy weekend coming up.  Jake's doing the 10km Junior Argus tomorrow- he's very excited about it - he gets a goodie bag and medal if he finishes, which he can take to school and have handed to him during next week's assembly.  I just hope he can actually finish it, we've done very little training.  Danie does the main Argus on Sunday, which will take up most of the day for him.  Jake & I might go watch for a while from the top of Boyes Drive, but it depends largely on the weather and traffic.  If I can convince Jake, we might opt to do something a little more exciting than watching bikes whizz past...

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend with your nearest and dearest!!

Love,
Sue XXX