Well, I have survived another birthday. I have officially passed the quarter century mark. It's funny how your perspective changes as you get older. When I was a kid, 25 felt like serious adulthood. Now that I'm 26 I feel like I've barely entered it. I wonder if you always feel younger than you are...
Kevin, my parents, and Kev's parents all pitched in and blessed me with a new bike for my birthday. Besides having a more comfortable bike, I am now riding in style! I love it. Kevin made me a birthday cappuccino on our rediscovered cappuccino maker (unburied after three days of serious garage and basement cleaning and organizing). Yum! He's also taking us out for dinner on Wednesday as a late celebration. I chose Cracker Barrel. Country fried steak and fried okra. Does life get any better than that?!
This month I've joined a local MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers). It is a national organization, and I think most of the groups meet in local churches. There is childcare provided. So for 2 hours twice/month I get to sit, relax, chat, learn, craft with other mostly stay-at-home moms. I've only been twice and still don't really know anybody, but already I can't wait for MOPS mornings. Most of my friends with kids are still working, so I'm on the prowl for other people to socialize/have playdates with. Hopefully that will pan out. Maybe I'll get a really good new friend from it!
Christmas is fast upon us! I spent the weekend decorating the house and have been playing Christmas music at least once a day (much to Kevin's dismay). I have to admit, it really doesn't feel like Christmas is coming with all of this warm weather, but I'm getting into the spirit anyway. Having a newborn at this time last year, I feel like the holidays were one big blur. I don't think I got out any decorations except the Christmas tree. I barely listened to a single Christmas carol, so I'm making up for it!!
Elinore is as cute as ever. Here's an example. Grocery shopping with her has been pretty good. Usually she starts to fuss just as we're getting to the checkout because she's hungry or tired or just sick of siting in the cart. Overall, not hard to handle at all. Yesterday she was in the best mood. She giggled half the time we were in the store. She smiled and waved and said "hi" to almost everyone we passed. It was actually fun. My one-year old made my grocery trip fun! What are the chances of that?!?
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Happy birthday Jen! My golden birthday was when I was 12, before I knew about golden birthdays! Anyway, I am the same way about celebrating Christmas as early as it is socially acceptable (a little earlier, actually). I am happy to hear Elinore is a good shopping partner. I haven't made it to the grocery store with Lucy yet. I'm a little nervous, since we're just trying to establish a routine. Once things settle down I'll be better able to predict and plan those little outings! Have fun at Cracker Barrel!
Thanks, Mindy!
I hope you saw my comment on your blog (with my sleeping book recommendation). It is definitely easier to shop with a newborn. They just sleep through the whole trip. Elinore is just at the stage where she recognizes snack foods. She gets upset when I put graham crackers into the cart. She doesn't understand why she can't eat them right then!!
Yes, I think you always feel younger than you are, on the inside at least. Your body may not always agree :) How was the fried okra?
Good GOD I'm a terrible friend. Work has been sucking my life away. Whatever, though, none of my excuses are any good. I didn't call you on your birthday! I suck!!
But I love you. Happy birthday! xxoo, Nen
Jen - not only do you usually feel younger than you are, you are as young as you feel. Glad your birthday was fun. Dad
My milestone birthday was the one just before Rebecca was born. Sometimes when I see myself in the mirror I'm surprised that it's not the 26 year old me looking back! And as a brand new 50 year old I can tell you that I've always felt younger than my years (except on those mornings when it hurts to get out of bed!)... I'm glad you had a happy birthday and I hope you enjoy many many more, without aging another year! love, aunt candy
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