Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2016

Birthday Wisdom

I've been a bit MIA this past month over here on the blog.  In truth, I've been cutting back my social media and my online presence and trying to spend more time with my boys and family in the REAL and now.  Crazy right?!?  But don't think I've forgotten about all you wonderful peeps here in computer land!

Let's start July off with something I meant to post here last month, yeah?  My 35th birthday was just a few days ago and in honor of my impending "old age", I decided to share some wisdom and words of truth with you all.  Here goes, enjoy!


IN honor of my special day, I want to share some pearls of wisdom with y'all & hope that you'll join me in celebration of today. Not because it's my birthday (which is nice & all...) but because today is a wonderful day for celebrating. ðŸ‘Š
#1- Hairspray in the can works WAY better than hairspray in the plastic bottle. Sorry ozone- sad but true. Buy the can.
#2- No ones child is perfect, not even yours. You might be tempted to think so on the rare occasion, but the answer is still no. Still not perfect.
#3- Once you hit 25, you should no longer be buying the cheap makeup. Life is too short to look like a wrinkly Oompa Loompa. Buy the good shit, trust me.
#4- You know you've found a good man when he loves you just as much at your worst as he does at your best. Like when your on the table having an emergency c-section & he stands up to watch the birth of his son & after seeing all your INSIDES on your OUTSIDES, still thinks you are beautiful. Hold on to this man. Forever.
#5- Don't wear white to Disneyland. Or to any theme park or fairground for that matter. Just no. Believe me on this one mmkay....
#6- There's a reason DOG spells GOD backwards. Dogs will love you unconditionally, dogs will listen to your prayers & dogs will heal your heart one tiny piece at a time if only you'll let them. Just like God.
#7- Don't waste the calories on bad cake. And yes- there is such a thing as bad cake.
#8- No one died from saying the F word.
#9- You will never be remembered for the superficial. But rather for the way you've made people feel so be careful what you say & do because your actions & words have consequences.
#10- It's ok to say no. To all the things. And you don't even need a reason.
#11- Marriage is forever. Don't make it a prison sentence.
#12- Remove the toxic people from your life & from your children's lives. Not everyone deserves a place at your table.
#13- Flip flops work with every outfit. Every. Single. One
#14- When you are wrong, be quick to apologize. Learn how to offer a sincere & REAL apology & don't be afraid to admit you've made a mistake. We all make mistakes. How you respond in the face of it is what shapes your character.
#15- Love like it's going out of style.
#16- The answer is yes, buy the shoes.
#17- Friendships are hard. Especially women & mommy friendships. Try your best but remember it's better to have a few real friends than a herd of fake ones. Quality not quantity.
#18- Your issues are NOT my issues. Bye Felicia.
#19- Make the effort in your appearance. Not because society tells you to or out of fear of judgment, but because you are worth the effort. When you look good, you feel good. And when in doubt, just buy a FIERCE handbag & call it good.
#20- You are special & loved & important just as you are. The only person you should change for is YOU.
What would you add to this list?
Love to you all!
The Homeschooled Housewife





Saturday, June 27, 2015

A Mom Birthday


"Mom, what do you want for your birthday?"  Almost every week for the last month, the kiddo has asked me this very question.  In truth, I don't really have anything I need but my list of wants goes on forever.....

And so, when the kiddo asked me again just today, what I wanted for my birthday tomorrow- here's what I thought to myself.


I want you.
I want Daddy.
I want to eat breakfast together.
I want to spend the day with you.
I want to have no fighting.
I want you to do as your told.
I want to not have to work any of my jobs today.
I want to eat cake, preferably one that I didn't have to bake.
I want to enjoy one more day with Lucky Dog.
I want to NOT feed anyone today.
I want to sleep in.
I want no whining.
I want to snuggle with my boys.
I want to end the day with a cocktail.
I want to laugh and play.
I want to watch Buddy Boy play Frisbee.
I want to not worry about chores and household tasks.
I want someone to bring me coffee in bed.
I want quiet time to read a book.
I want to eat my favorite meal- fettuccine alfredo and not feel guilty.
I want to sit in the backyard and enjoy the fruits of all my labor.
I want to be loved.
I want to be cherished.
I want to forever be your Mom.
I want time to stop.


I want this life that I'm already living.  Forever.


Tomorrow I turn 34.  I am feeling equal parts amazed that I'm this old and pretty damn happy that I'm at this blessed point in my life.  When someone asks me what I want for my birthday- my answer will always be- THIS.  I want this.  I want what I have.  I want it to last forever.  I want to live it, breathe it, relish in it- forever.  Because I know how truly blessed I am and there is nothing I want more than to continue living this life of unimaginable riches.

"But Mom, what do you really want for your birthday?"

And so I simply told him I wanted to spend the day together, go out for pasta and eat cake.  Because that's pretty great too.

To 34- may it be the best one yet!