this evening.

i am watching a show on TLC about "real wolf children." at the same time, kolby has claimed his favorite spot - my lap. and while this makes it difficult to type, it's so worth it. he on my lap provides this comfort that i can't explain. i'm so blessed that i found him. i bet he and gus would be fast friends. but they'd have to fight over my lap.

this year, my birthday only rivalled one other year -- last year. i was made to feel so special, so loved and blessed and cherished. it's really amazing when someone else can make you feel this way...the way that, i think, everyone longs to feel. sigh.

i mean, i got some great gifts. but the most important thing to me...the thing i'll cherish...was the devotion of time and love and kindness. the thought behind the gifts. the thought behind the love and the day and anyway, i was glowing.

here's to many more.