"The Best Day of My Life"

This past weekend I attended my cousin's wedding. It was a nice wedding. Despite the forecast for storms, it was a mostly sunny and warm day. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood and there were no fights (in my extended family that is a rare thing). The thing is, I overheard phrases like, "This is the best day of my life," and "My wedding was the happiest day of my life." To me, that is sad. When I made the mistake of commenting on it, certain members of my family disagreed. They truly believed that a wedding should be the "happiest day of your life."

I disagree (although I dropped the subject at the wedding...not wanting to wanting to cause any tension). I think that your wedding day should be a special and a happy one, but if you put the expectation of it being the "best", you are bound to be let down. Also, there are so many chances to have "best days" why limit it?

Now, I do admit to having best days and times. But, I always refer to it in plural so that I'm not limited to one. My best days/times are: my wedding day; the day I found out I was pregnant for the first time; the day my son was born; every day/time my son tells me he loves me...and that's just a few!

I also have a worst day of my life. Now I hope that I will always have only one of those...however, I know it may not happen. My worst day is the day my daughter's died. I don't know how it can get worse, but I don't want to "jinx" myself by spending too much time dwelling on that because I know it can.

So, here's to hoping you have many "best days" and only one "worst day."

Until next time...