Zoe is 5 years old! Strange to think I have a 5 year old child. We celebrated yesterday complete with cake, balloons, family and friends. Zoe did pretty well, but was kind of upset that she couldn't place candles on the cake herself. Aunt Mehl made it look so pretty!

She recovered and went on to enjoy the day. Having all those people show up just for her made her day. I really appreciate the trouble they went to for her happiness. In all, I spent about 12 hours between preparing, partying, and putting everything in order. I should be the one who's a year older! I will actually be on the 28th:). Consequently, I'm happy to have a whole year before we do that again!
If only it had an off switch; my mind. It is noisy and cluttered and I can feel it in my stomach and in my throat. I'm all one piece, after all. If I could disconnect, I'd be in a quiet, comfortable place. Alas, I am entwined, and so I must breathe slowly-deeply. I will get to quiet and calm if I can only breathe. Be still, mind; silence to this mortal temple in which I reside. May you too have peace and be blessed. And do not forget to breathe.
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