Things change.

You know you are getting old when your requests and desires in life are not the same as they used to be. It is funny, some years ago I said I wouldn't EVER ask for an appliance or household need for my birthday or anniversary. That simply wouldn't be practical, would it? I also said that I didn't want my birthday and anniversary presents combined! That was a "rule" I gave to my husband when we first got married. (Anniversary is Oct 21st and birthday is October 27) That was me as a 20-something in a perfect world.

However, things have changed! On Saturday I was given my anniversary/birthday present a little early. (not actually given...I went and got it myself---but that is another story) I will add for my husband here...that he hasn't ever chosen on his own to break this "rule"---it is ALWAYS my choice and it has happened to be broken more than once!

Now I am the proud new owner of a PINK Dyson vacuum cleaner. Yes, it was a combo gift and Yes, I chose this gift. It was what I ASKED for!! I couldn't be more excited!! It is fun to have a household product that is cute. And it works well. I am anxious to get it out and use it again. I am quite sure that the pink part of it makes it all the more usable, but it is an added bonus that it is a nice vacuum!!

You know, time (or age) does change things. And not always in the way that you expected. But, it doesn't have to be negative. I like how my life is now. Sure, I would LOVE to have the funds to get really great anniversary and birthday presents every year. And I would love to be able to save the practical stuff for just random purchases. But, that isn't the lot I have in life right now, and I am OK with it. Life isn't perfect and sometimes it is more important to be practical!! This is where God put me and I am happy and thankful that He uses life experiences and time to mold us into what HE desires for us!!