Great things are happening to day!

Good things are happening today! I woke up to my husband getting my 8 yr old ready for the school bus and entertaining my 9 mth old (who he got up at the crack of dawn, so I could sleep). The first thing I do when I awake is take an physical inventory. Sounds weird, I know. But, that is what I do. With my lupus, I usually have discomfort on some level. So, when I get out of bed I can tell a lot by my walk to the kitchen what sort of day it's going to be........physically. Today is a low pain day. Today is also my hubby's day off from work. I shower and dress and manage to get myself and our 9 mth old ready to go out to breakfast with my husband. The incredible part is that we did this by 8:30 am. WOO-HOO!! Good things are happening today!
We try out a new breakfast place. It's got a great vibe, great food, great service!! Our baby (who is woken up from a power nap in the car riding to the restaurant) couldn't be happier in this busy, loud and bustling restaurant. This in itself is a great, great thing! He entertains himself flirting with the little girl at the table behind us and mastering his "pincher" skill. Which to anyone who doesn't have any children wouldn't know (and probably would not care) is their ability to pick up little pieces of food and actually get them to their mouthes. Our baby LOVES pancakes!! Hubby and I take turns feeding the baby bites of pancakes and scrambled eggs from our plates. Watching my son eat pancakes is in itself a delight. Which each bite, his eyes literally light up and his eyebrows raise way up high on his face and every bit of his little body......smiles! It's a beautiful thing and it's happening today!
After a wonderful breakfast, baby falls asleep in the his car seat and hubby and I decide to take a drive up the beach. Tourist season is pretty much over here on the banks. It's relatively quiet, except for the left over marathoners that were in town for yesterdays OBX marathon. We drive as far north on rt 12 as you can go. All the way up through Corolla, passing the Currituck lighthouse. This is another great thing happening today.
When we get home from our little car ride, the baby is up and ready to play. My husband heads out to brave the busterlous (I hear that is really a word, but I'm not sure) elements on this November day on the coast of North Carolina on his bike. My husband's bike is his therapy, his true love. It makes him happy and I love that he has something that gives him that peace and happiness. I think he thinks I resent his time out on the bike. Truth is, I don't. He does so much for me and the children. He gives and gives. It's hell being married to me. No joke. So, I am thankful he has that bike (those bikes)in his life. For him it's a wonderful thing. Riding will help him be healthier and hopefully live longer. I love him and I love how being on the bike affects his sense of well being. Him getting a chance to ride is another great thing happening today.
I'm struggling to live in the moment, I'm struggling to think positively. I feel uncomfortable when nothing bad or dysfunctional is happening. But I have lots of positive things to focus on that are happening today. I am grateful for my husband and my children and our life. I am grateful that I have a chance to figure out how to get my head healthier and enjoy happiness. I have so much to be happy for. I am grateful for today and the great things that are happening!