28.
Friday, February 5, 2010
This is a picture of me and my parents on my first birthday. My mom is pregnant with my brother and I have cake all over my face. I like it.
Today I turn twenty-eight, and I am solidly in my late twenties, which I guess is okay with me since I’ve felt like I’m twenty-eight for months already. I remember when I thought seventeen was soooo old, and when thirty seemed like a lifetime away. But honestly, despite the fact that I practically live the life of a grandma (sans retirement), I still feel young. I can’t imagine actually feeling old, even years and years from now. But what do I know about that?
It’s been quite a birthday week. We acquired a third dog, which has been fun and overwhelming and deserves a post of its own. I started an additional part-time job that had me nervous all week but turned out to be fine, and pays really well too. I’m probably getting a new car tomorrow, which is a good thing since I want to cry every time I get into my truck. Sadly I got sick this week, and still am, and I just don’t do sick well. The weather has been dreary since I can remember.
My husband has gone above and beyond to make sure I have a wonderful week with countless small gestures such as flowers, notes, and putting aside extra time for me, not to mention the gifts that he’s been orchestrating that I don’t know about yet. I haven’t exercised at all and I’ve eaten a lot of ice cream. It’s definitely a week I will remember for a long time.
I have today off work, but I plan to spend the bulk of it doing chores and errands. I simply won’t be able to relax otherwise, and I know how much happier and calmer I’ll be once it’s all finished. Then at the end of the day I get to go to my parents’ house for a mom-cooked meal, which somehow always makes things better.
I love being 28. I am in love with my life. Just, every once in awhile it would be nice to go back to being a baby with cake in my hair.
From MelissaOK:
Happy Birthday! Good luck in your car shopping and I can’t wait to see this third dog!
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From Tabaitha:
Happy 28th Birthday! I am so glad that your birthday week has been one to remember thus far. I can’t wait to hear about the rest of your weekend, next week. I was disappointed, because I found a great picture of us taken during the weekend of David’s graduation, up at your Aunt & Uncle’s house. We are sitting on the couch, reading and cuddling and trying to stay warm. I still remember how cold it was each night we stayed there. Unfortunately, our scanner isn’t working. I wanted to post it for my Flashback Friday. Once I get the scanner working, I’ll email it to you.
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From Tabaitha:
And when I said we were cuddling, I forgot to add that we were each cuddling with the dogs and cats. Just thought I would clarify that:)
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From Lauren From Texas:
Happy Birthday! Love you tons!
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From Chelsea:
Happy birthda. I’m so excited for you and your new car!!
I think you should get some cake in your hair this weekend. It would be fun.
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From David, The Rainmaker:
Happy birthday! We’re blessed to have you in our lives!
(I’m totally in mom’s belly up in that picture!)
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From Girl w/the Red Hair:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love the baby pic!! Can’t wait to hear all about the third dog!
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From dad:
Now every one knows why I call you “the world’s cutest baby girl”. The picture proves it. I love you now more than ever. Happy Birthday.
Dad
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From Erin:
I know I’m a day late with this, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had a wonderful birthday week. :)
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From Ashley:
Such a cute kid. I hope you had a great birthday, and I want to hear about the new dog and new part-time job!
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From Stephany:
Aw, happy birthday! I’m so happy you had a fabulous birthday week and love your life so much. That’s great to hear!
And I totally want to hear (and see pictures of!) your new dog.
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From Kait:
Happy, beautiful, blessed 28 :)
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From steph anne:
Oh shoot, I’m late! Happy belated Birthday. I hope you had a wonderful Birthday!
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From Kyla Roma:
Happy belated birthday =)
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From Emily Jane:
Hope you had a wonderful birthday lady! Thanks for sharing the pics, they made me smile. I also want to see pics of the new pup!
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