It’s the middle of the night and I’m hiding under the comforter so I don’t wake my husband, reclined on my orthopedic wedge pillow, reflecting on how life has changed.

Life is messy, chaotic, unpredictable, but beautiful. As one child is about to get her license, the other is about to be a teenager. I am cherishing the moments I have with my kids, while growing to love my wonderful husband more and more every day, in a way I didn’t know was possible after 24 years. My own life changes; going back to school, considering changing jobs, and starting menopause, has me planning for the future.

Rather than becoming overwhelmed by the changes, I am embracing them, well, trying to. I am not getting any younger, and that is actually a gift. I am glad to be where I am.

With age, comes wisdom – as cliche as that sounds. I am looking forward to a little bit of wisdom.