My 29th birthday is tomorrow. From the looks of things (my cervix) I’ll be able to enjoy some time with my sister, a good nap and something delicious for dinner. Then again, things could all change in the next 15 minutes, that’s the thing about carrying a full grown human baby in your stomach. You’re kind of at their mercy.
I have a friend who isn’t ready to have her baby come out yet in the hospital because somewhere something decided to poke a little hole in her baby’s swimming pool. I have another friend who’s cervix is ready to throw a birth canal parade but her baby isn’t quite ready. I also have so many more friends who have never made it as far as I have. I may not be up for any awards in the “getting pregnant easily” category but when it comes to baking them? I’m Gordon’s Volvo P1800. I dare you to bust this baby out before she’s ready.
We are all so lucky to be where we’re at with something in our lives. Our family, our friends, our health, our dainty wrists, the way the sun shines into our bedroom in the morning. Other people would see our individual blessings as a burden (“Blech! I would never want to be pregnant again!“) while others would give up all they had to be where we’re at.
If I’ve learned one thing over the last year it’s this…
Another person’s happiness deserves to be celebrated with all I am able to give. Is it always easy? No. Jealously can be a cruel wench. But the more I do it, the easier it becomes. And the easier it becomes the easier it is to see the blessings in my own life, which in turn allows me to celebrate the wonderful in others lives as well.
I hope to never be known as a miserable person.
What is the most wonderful thing going on in your life at this very moment?
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By Colleen on 04.27.11 1:19 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @amadisonmom
It’s hard to even imagine you as anything even close to a miserable person.
Wonderful in my life… hmmm… we’ll go for simple. I’m really enjoying bedtime stories lately… specifically the ones that Zoe has started being able to read to Ana. My favorite time of the day lately.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
@Colleen, Addie reads to my belly sometimes. Total win.
By Jenni Williams on 04.27.11 1:20 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mom2njia
After 5 years of trying and 6 losses, I am 15 weeks pregnant. Also not to brag but I have the best husband ever.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
@Jenni Williams, So much congratulations for you. However my husband stole the title from yours, second runner up isn’t bad.
By ccr in MA on 04.27.11 1:21 pm | Permalink
A good job interview this morning. Fingers crossed for a permanent job!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
@ccr in MA, OOH! It’s a good month for jobs. One of my favorite people just found the perfect one for her. I have high hopes for you.
By molly on 04.27.11 1:23 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @adayinmollywood
My second son turns 1 in five short days. A year ago, at this time, I was full-term and just waiting. But during the second trimester I was suffering from a very rough case of antenatal depression. I was trying my darndest not to worry or fret and at the same time I felt terribly guilty that I wasn’t happy to be expecting. I tried, but my brain chemicals wouldn’t let me.
So to be here, and look at my second son with a heart crushing love that can’t be explained, one year later, it’s just an amazing feeling.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
@molly, Everytime I fart I fart in antenatal depression’s direction.
By Amy on 04.27.11 1:24 pm | Permalink
My wonderful is currently snoozing in her car seat. Today, we brought home our sweet beautiful baby girl, Sadie. Her shoulders are the softest things I’ve ever felt and I am so in love.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@Amy, That spot where their shoulders meet the back of their neck? Best baby kissing spot EVER.
By Vi Nguyen on 04.27.11 1:26 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @vi3ti3abe
I love pregnancy & your bump is so cute! congrats!
nothing good happening in my life right now since I’m away from my family, total depression mind you! Sigh…
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@Vi Nguyen, Thank you, and oh dear. I’m sure there’s SOMETHING. Do you have pretty little toes? Because mine look like smooshed mushrooms.
Vi Nguyen Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
@Casey, haha, I remember my big old elephant feet (it was onli 2 mos ago!) def not a happi side effect to pregnancy.
If I was home w/my family, then I would say the good thing in my life is my new baby, but since I’m away from them now, I realli don’t know. “Meeting” wonderful new bloggers like you maybe?!?! Haha
By designhermomma on 04.27.11 1:28 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @designhermomma
BABIES! Not for me, but for like everyone I love!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@designhermomma, No kidding. Your baby bounty runneth over.
By Jenny on 04.27.11 1:30 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jenndola
My baby boy turns three on Sunday. I was 29 weeks pregnant and so very far from ready when my blood pressure started to creep upward and my uterus decided to do its thing. He’s a healthy, blissfully happy boy and a daily blessing in my life.
I registered his older brother (my 31-weeker – thanks, trigger-happy uterus!) for kindergarten yesterday.
My life is more amazing than I imagined possible.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
@Jenny, Your uterus is like me with birthday presents apparently.
By Karen Sugarpants on 04.27.11 1:32 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @karensugarpants
I have a few wonderful somethings! I’m excited to see your little one, my cousin had a healthy baby girl this morning, my sister in law is due any day, I’m running my first half-marathon (with Sam) on Sunday and my last exam is tomorrow! Life is fantastic!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
@Karen Sugarpants, I will be cheering you on from the well hydrated comfort of my couch. You ladies will rock it haaaaard.
By mrshiggison on 04.27.11 1:33 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mrshiggison
I have realized slowly over the course of this past year that I have made all the right choices in my life.
My family is happy, healthy, thriving and so close-knit that I beam with pride.
It’s a good day.
Happy almost-birthday.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@mrshiggison, I’ve only had glimpses of that feeling but it’s a good one.
By Kait on 04.27.11 1:37 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @KCHK
I have two beautiful, healthy, amazing daughters here with me. I have a wonderful husband. I have three little boys waiting in Africa who will someday, maybe soon, come home. I have a comfortable home, solid family relationships, and financial security. In light of all that, being sad seems frivolous.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
@Kait, unless one of those three people finish off the watermelon when that’s exactly what you’re craving. Then there’s a *little* sad.
By Jen on 04.27.11 1:49 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jayesel
I don’t think you could ever be a miserable person, even if you tried. And lordy, if anyone had an excuse to be at certain points, it would be you
You have handled everything thrown your way with such amazing grace and strength. And I am beyond excited to see what is in store for you in the coming weeks (OR DAYS!!!!! WOOHOO!!!)
Happy birthday tomorrow, my dear.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
@Jen, Oh I could be miserable. I’ve had lessons from some very skilled people over the course of my lifetime.
xoxo
You’re on my lifelist of people to meet by the way. Get on that.
Jen Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
@Casey, LOL yeah good thing we’ve got lots of people in our lives to teach us how to be miserable.
You’re on my list too, you know. Next time you’re in the Burgh…!
Jen Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
@Casey, Also: my wonderful: Baby slept 11 straight hours last night. HOLLA.
Sunshine Reply:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Or, you could come here and see BOTH of us. Wonderful plan, that.
By Sasha on 04.27.11 1:51 pm | Permalink
Believe it or not my wonderful was getting all four of my wisdom teeth pulled out last week. My stitches were taken out yesterday.
It’s wonderful because they are gone and because it was last week. lol!
BTW, that cookie looks yummy!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
@Sasha, And you have an excuse to eat nothing but mashed potatoes and slurpees!
By red pen mama on 04.27.11 2:04 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @redpenmama
I’m employed; my husband is employed; we and our children (3!) are healthy, and even if we or they weren’t, we have healthcare. It’s spring, and starting to be warm. These may be little things, but they are wonderful to me right now.
By Jen L. on 04.27.11 2:05 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jennelsonlane
The weather here is awful, but that meant preschool got out 3 hours early. I can’t get over how excited I was to go pick my boy up and bring him home for a living room picnic!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
@Jen L., Addie and I used to have living room picnics ALL! THE! TIME! Then we got carpet I cared about. Hmm…
By Melissa E on 04.27.11 2:11 pm | Permalink
After 3 losses and 5 years of trying, I’m almost 18 weeks pregnant. It was a surprise-for sure-we were coming to terms with our son being an only child.
But the most wonderful thing? An almost 8 year old kissing my belly and saying, ‘hey little dude!’ (we have no idea if this is a little dude or dudette, but obviously he has his preferences).
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
@Melissa E, Dude, the love Addie has for this little invisible bump person is mindblowing, it will only get better and that makes me so excited for you.
By Barb @ getupandplay on 04.27.11 2:15 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @getupandplay
I’m so glad you have healthy babies- there’s some justice in that. The happiest thing for me is a potential vacation next week to somewhere warm and sunny with just my little family. Perfection.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
@Barb @ getupandplay, I hope there will be sand. I haven’t had wet sand in my underpants for a long time and I miss it.
By Momo Fali on 04.27.11 2:31 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @momofali
Right now? The sun is shining for the first time in DAYS. I’m soaking in it at my desk window. Sigh.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
@Momo Fali, I sent that to you. You’re welcome.
By Penbleth on 04.27.11 2:35 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @penbleth
Happy birthday for tomorrow.
In my life at the moment 12 is doing much better than she was, more settled and less aggressive and someone else who wouldn’t like to be mentioned is beginning to receive the help they desperately need. That’s pretty good.
Also, could you please drop me a line to let me know how you do the out links that show as incoming links on other people’s blogs. I’m an idiot and can’t figure it out. I’d like to return the favour.
Thanks.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
@Penbleth, Oh so good for 12.
Do you mean pingbacks? I think it’s something that each site has to have set up. This is where I have to admit a somewhat idiot status as well.
Penbleth Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
@Casey, Thank you. I didnt realise it was just a pingback. I couldn’t see how you were doing the links. I only write the stuff, I don’t know anything else.
Lynn
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
@Penbleth, It’s the ninjas I have hiding behind my header. I don’t tell many people about them.
By molly on 04.27.11 2:48 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @hmkmollyw
Seeing my boys evolve into strong, kind men. Appreciating my married love story in a new way. Doing work I love. Having friends (like you, Casey) who are real and filled with love and life. Plus springtime! Plus new babies just here or on the way for people I love. Plus Pristiq.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
@molly, I sure do like you a whole lots.
By Parsing Nonsense on 04.27.11 2:48 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @ParsingNonsense
Too true! For all the indignities of childbearing, a healthy baby is one of the biggest blessings around.
The most wonderful thing in my life right now is color-safe bleach and Clorox disinfecting wipes (my son and I have the stomach flu).
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
@Parsing Nonsense, And a working washing machine right?
By punkinmama on 04.27.11 2:52 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @punkinmama
I am going to California in a few days where it will be HOT and SUNNY. I demand it so.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
@punkinmama, they have really good food there too. ENJOY.
By Mindy on 04.27.11 3:14 pm | Permalink
I love reading your blog and wish you nothing but a smooth labor and delivery.
Today is my birthday! My husband and I are going to start trying to conceive in August! We are so excited and SO ready!!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
@Mindy, Oh thank you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Good luck trying to keep your hands off each other until August. Making babies is fun.
Mindy Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Happy early Birthday to you too! Enjoy your special day!
By Sarah on 04.27.11 3:20 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @sarah_garner
Happy Birthday! I can’t wait to see little Mozzi! Happiest thing in my life right now is being preggo with our first little baby we’ve been waiting 2 1/2 years for! Even though I am sick all day (and night) I can’t get over the joy and excitement of what’s to come!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
@Sarah, It’s a lovely sort of sick. I mean, it still hurts and comes with it’s own troubles, but there’s something about growing a human so well you barf.
By Mary on 04.27.11 3:29 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mbrownmoore
Happy early birthday, my friend! Let me say again how happy I am to know you.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@Mary, Ditto right back at you darling.
By DWJ on 04.27.11 3:32 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @theaofa
The most wonderful thing in my life right now? I’m pretty happy. I have a job I love (after being unemployed for 3 months), I’m making money again and my health and my family’s health is pretty darn good. Oh and I’m surrounded by pregnant people and the thought of snuggling cute babies makes me smile
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@DWJ, It IS a good job month! And I’m not sure there’s anyone who isn’t surrounded by pregnant people at this point. For serious.
By Sarah on 04.27.11 3:37 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @SarahInMI
My brother came home from the hospital yesterday
My mom’s husband helped my sister financially so she and her hubby can try IVF
I just bought myself the prettiest gerbera daisies and they make me
Smile
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Sarah, Yay. DOUBLE YAY. And I bought myself roses last week. They’re dying now but gosh if they weren’t pretty while they lasted.
By Tara on 04.27.11 3:46 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @tbiriti
I’ve got a couple of best things…
First, through reading your blog, I’ve discovered that the best sort of therapy must be blogging. So I started blogging, and it definitely is the best sort of therapy!
Second, my four year old never ceases to amaze me and everything that comes out of her mouth makes me happy…well, almost everything. The latest was the following:
“Mommy, I had a bad dream. I dreamed that our house was made out of ice and it was being smashed and we had to move out of our house. I don’t like houses made out of ice. I only like houses made out of bricks and trampolines.”
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
@Tara, Best and cheapest sort of therapy! I’m so glad you joined into this silly little wonderful world.
And speaking of wonderful world, HOUSES MADE OF TRAMPOLINES? Yes please.
Tara Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
@Casey, We’re in Westfield. As soon as I make my baby’s dream come true, you’ll be invited to our trampoline house!
By Kate at Big City Belly on 04.27.11 3:48 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @bigcitybelly
Hmmm, right now: baby is taking the best nap, I’ve got Braxton Hicks reminding me of baby #2 and I’m watching HGTV. It’s the simple things.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
@Kate at Big City Belly, My guilty pleasure is TLC. HGTV in my pregnant nesting state makes me want to do CRAZY things.
By Jenny on 04.27.11 3:48 pm | Permalink
My hubby and 3 healthy girls make me very happy!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
@Jenny, Who needs fancy things when you have a fancy husband and little ladies?
By Della on 04.27.11 3:51 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @adelas
The most wonderful thing I’ve got going right now is looking forward to a trip to Michigan to see my cousins, uncles/aunts and my grandparents.
It will be my daughter’s first time to meet them all (she’ll be 20 mo the day we leave). It has been nearly 3 years since my son and I saw them – last time, he was 5 months old.
My daughter’s surgery went fine, too (pins in her broken arm) and we got the cast this week so everyone can sign it. THAT is a mixed blessing, but will make good chat material in a few years.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
@Della, Indiana is right below Michigan, just saying. I totally have a sharpie next to me for cast signing.
Della Reply:
April 28th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
@Casey, *sniffle* if we were only driving, I’d probably beating down your door. Or stalking the hospitals, if you’re just then getting around to your parade…
Sadly for the stalking, but very, very, very, VERY happily for me, my mother, and the 3- and 1.5-year-olds, we are flying.
By Amy in StL on 04.27.11 3:51 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @Amy_in_Stl
At this very moment? My trainer cancelled on me tonight and Wednesday is our weigh-in day. So I have a one week reprieve (see: Easter food fest) and I’m celebrating with Honey mustard and Onion Pretzel pieces…. maybe also a Hostess cupcake.
I can work out and eat salad later!
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
@Amy in StL, Have the cupcake, calories still don’t count until all my Easter candy is gone. You’re welcome.
By steph on 04.27.11 4:00 pm | Permalink
1) I love your heart and your joy and your perspective! Thank you, thank you for reminding me that contentment is a choice.
2) (I think)the most wonderful thing right now is that there is so much unknown in my life. There is still a ton of story that needs to unfold, and while at times that’s maddening and I WANT IT NOW (cue Veruca Salt impression) it’s also a reminder that I serve a God big enough to handle all my dreams. (Does this even make sense?)
3. Sorry for all the cheese. Next time I should send along the real stuff…
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@steph, It totally makes sense. I like knowing not knowing how my story will unfold that it will be a good one.
By Untypically Jia on 04.27.11 4:39 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @untypicallyjia
You are a constant inspiration to me, you know that?
What’s wonderful for me right now? I’m on the path to healing. With medication, involved doctors, therapists, etc . . . I can see a future where depression is manageable.
And YOU are one of the people I have to thank for that.
Casey Reply:
April 27th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
@Untypically Jia, I just say what my heartgut tells me to, yours must listen.
By Tricia on 04.27.11 7:17 pm | Permalink
I agree, I hope no one ever thinks of me as a miserable person either. Right now both my sisters are pregnant and are due on the same day and I can’t get pregnant. But the best thing in my life right now is their pregnancies. At first it made me sad, but now I’m just so excited for the little ‘twin’ boys to get here.
By Adventures In Babywearing on 04.27.11 7:21 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @babysteph
So excited for you, praying for others.
Most wonderful thing for me: Listen To Your Mother is ACTUALLY HAPPENING and like REAL LIFE. I can’t wait for you to be rocking your baby while you watch it on video in a few weeks.
Steph
By Anna on 04.27.11 7:41 pm | Permalink
I’m waiting for my hubby to come back from China so we can move into our amazing new house! He’ll be back in a week!!!
By Mommynamedapril on 04.27.11 8:01 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mommynamedapril
After a scary bout of heavy bleeding, I got the wonderful news that baby is just peachy and wiggling away unawares of the scare s/he just gave mama.
By Beyond Normal Mom on 04.27.11 8:42 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @BeyondNormalMom
Thank you, Casey. I needed that readjustment this evening. There is so much about which I can be thankful this evening, despite a few naysayers. One thing for which I am thankful is getting to know you & your beautiful soul. I have been blessed in many way, and I will focus on that this evening rather than the haters.
By Brooke on 04.27.11 9:10 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @Brookedowdsacco
Each day this baby keeps baking is the most wonderful day. But talk to me again at 40+ weeks : )
Birth canal parade? Love it.
By Just Shireen on 04.27.11 9:38 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @JustShireen
My wonderful? Starting what may turn out to be my dream job on Monday. Smiley face cookies. Getting to meet Mozzi soon. Being able to recognize the positives.
xo
By Miranda on 04.27.11 10:28 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @MirandaWritesIt
You and I are two days apart. My birthday is the 30th and I too, will be 29. I knew there was more than ten reasons why I liked you.
Happy Birthday, fellow Taurus!
By Aimee Giese | Greeblemonkey on 04.28.11 12:18 am | Permalink
Twitter: @greeblemonkey
Well, guess what my wonderful thing is! TODAY is MY birthday!
Did we know we were one day apart????
By heather... on 04.28.11 12:56 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mamaspohr
celebrating my friends and my friendships. I am so lucky. xoxoxo hot pocket.
By Krista on 04.28.11 2:06 am | Permalink
Twitter: @marriedlife
Happy happy Birthday! (this time I’ll get it right, on twitter I thought it was “today” not tomorrow!)
Most wonderful thing is my adorable 13 month old walking. Half drunken sailor, half cutest white blond baby ever! And then throwing himself at me whenever he sees me!
By Sunshine on 04.28.11 8:15 am | Permalink
Twitter: @beingfranklin
Happy Birthday! I hope it’s wonderful. And rain free. Which has been hard to come by in IN lately.
Wonderful thing – getting a lead on a (highly recommended doctor) to hopefully help me start feeling better. I miss me.
By Kassandra on 04.28.11 8:47 am | Permalink
Happy Birthday today!
Wonderful in my life today…the sun is shinning (it’s been raining for a week), my husband has a job interview (he lost his job 5 months ago), and I had time to snuggle with my boys before work this morning! It’s a good day!
By Heather of the EO on 04.28.11 9:18 am | Permalink
Twitter: @heatheroftheeo
And now here I sit at home, freed of my hospital stay and so relieved to still be cooking this baby. I like to keep people on their toes with my baby drama
Happy Happy Birthday to you, my sweet friend. Thank you for all of the love the last few days. You brighten me like sun in the window in the morning. It’s true.
xoxo
By Shannon on 04.28.11 9:34 am | Permalink
Twitter: @IndyCarChick
Happy Birthday Casey!!! I hope you have a wonderful day of anything of your choosing, you deserve it!
Oh – and the good thing going on in my life – I am also waiting on my baby girl to get here – less than 8 weeks
By Nellie on 04.28.11 9:53 am | Permalink
What a beautifully written and heart-warming post.
The most wonderful thing going on in my life is this: I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter that no matter how often or how hard she wants to make me scream at the moon with aggravation, she is absolutely, beyond any shadow of a doubt, the LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!! Everything else pales in comparison to knowing I am blessed enough to have her in my life.
By Grumble Girl on 04.28.11 10:02 am | Permalink
Twitter: @GrumbleGirl
Happy Birthday, lady!! I’m excited and happy for all your cool stuff… wooooot!!
By Nellie on 04.28.11 10:41 am | Permalink
Sheesh, forgot to wish you an amazingly wonderful and laughter-inducing Birthday!
By Katie on 04.28.11 12:10 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @ksluiter
happy birthday to you! You are my wonderful today!
Oh, and the fun of the trying to get pregnant. that is still in the wonderful phase too.
By zeghsy on 04.28.11 1:47 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @zeghsy
Happy Birthday dear! Mozie, give mumma today. You’re welcome to come tomorrow. You’ll like it better this way anyhow.
By amanda on 04.28.11 2:16 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @memydogsmylife
Well – I have an epic pedicure scheduled for tomorrow after work – and then I have book club tomorrow night – nerdy, I know, but these two things make me happy! Happy Birthday, lovely!
By Stacey on 04.28.11 3:15 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @twinmomoftwinz
I have a few things. Mostly I’m happy I have two very healthy almost 8 year old twins a wonderful husband a roof over my head and a great job that although it is full time and busy affords me the flexibility to take off and spend plenty of time with my family. Oh yes, also I getting healthier and fitter doing regular fitness bootcamp which has been invaluable so there’s that. In general life is pretty darn good and re-reading this all I realize I really need to stop complaining.
Happy Birthday, love!
By Emily on 04.28.11 4:03 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @emilyrebekah
I’m due in December. If you told me three years ago, shortly after I was dumped by my ex fiance and deserted back in SLC, that by 2011 I would be married and six weeks pregnant, I would have laughed hysterically. I am so thankful that I was proven wrong and that I am not doomed to be a Crazy Cat Lady, as I previously projected.
By Jennie on 04.28.11 4:08 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jrbaucom
Happy Birthday!!!!! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
My wonderful? In 10 weeks I will welcome a bouncing baby boy. Which is two fold…one because I get a sweet baby to smooch on whenever I please, and two because I won’t have him using my bladder as a trampoline any more!
Cannot wait to “meet” Mozzi!!!
By MommyNamedApril on 04.28.11 8:39 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mommynamedapril
hope you had a wonderful day and it was all about YOU.
By Monica on 04.29.11 9:25 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @peapodsquadmom
you’re fabulous. totally.
wonderful things happening for me right now? i only have a week and a half more with this knee immobilizer thingie. i can see light at the end of the knee fracture tunnel. and best thing? my brother and his wife are making me an aunt for the first time. baby j scheduled to enter this world next thursday! woot!
also? i can’t wait to “meet” mozzi!
By Josefina on 04.30.11 10:29 am | Permalink
Twitter: @JosefinaLouise
Happy Belated Birthday! I really love this post. It’s just beautiful. I have printed it and plan to hang it on my wall.
My most wonderful thing at the moment? Birthdays. It’s my family’s birthday season, and I am grateful we are all here to celebrate them.
By Keri Always on 05.01.11 8:38 am | Permalink
Twitter: @kerialways
Today I am thrilled to be alive and safe and that the same can be said for all my family and our homes. Wednesday evening an F4 tornado scraped the earth 2miles from my house. (aka the DeKalb county tornado). It squeezed between my parents and grandmothers houses and left unimaginable damage and death. An F4/F5 plowed up homes 2/10 mile from my brothers home (aka Madison county/Harvest tornado).
April 27, 2011 will be Alabama’s Pearl Harbor.
There have been so many homes and lives destroyed here this week. I have gladly learned several lessons on priorities and gratitude.
In the midst of it all, God has been so merciful and loving.
Please give to the Red Cross or UnitedWay, specifying the Alabama tornadoes. Please don’t forget that while Tuscaloosa is in the medias eye, many, many more lives were affected in other places. The tiny town of Hackleburg (pop. 1500) has 29 dead and 100 still missing.