Friday, November 25, 2011

this year


In Utah where most of the LDS girls get married by the age of 23, a few of my past birthdays haven't exactly felt like celebrations since I was single and the pressure to find my "someone" increasingly mounted.  Birthdays usually seemed more like "reminders" - to get married sooner than later - than fun.  I'm kinda excited about my birthday this year - not because of all the presents or the crown I will indefinitely wear all day, but because of what I already have in my life.

This year is different.  Since I knocked out marriage and a baby in one year, I have no more anxiety about the future.  Only excitement.  Who knew I'd love being a parent or a wife so much?  This year, I feel good about who I have become and where my life is headed.  No more questions or pressure, just my birthday.  It's about time, too!

4 comments:

  1. enjoy every minute of today and you wear that crown 'til you go to bed !! ;] happy birthday !

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  2. Happy Birthday! I hope it is all you want it to be or don't want it to be ;) you sure did have a busy year!

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  3. I love you! Even though I am spending your birthday with you I just want you to know how amazing you are!! You are soo beautiful and smart and such a good mom!! Love you tons!

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  4. I love it! I think your great! Happy Belated Birthday Jen!

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