It’s my birthday today. I’m 25 years old.
My life is so different than it was a year ago.
One year ago, I woke up alone because Bart was traveling (it was the first of 13 weeks he would spend away). Today he works close enough to home that I could pick him up for lunch.
A year ago, I was an elementary school librarian, commuting south every day to teach 6 classes. Today I’m a stay at home mom.
And a year ago I wasn’t even pregnant. Today I have a nearly two month old baby.
A year ago, I felt like I was always looking toward the future – toward the next weekend, the next vacation, the next raise, the next nicer apartment. Today, I am happier with my life than I can ever remember being.
It’s going to be a good year.
Jeanelle says
Yahoo! Happy birthday!! Hope it's a fabulous, fun-filled day. xoxo
Amber says
Welcome to the quarter of a century club!!! 😀 Crazy where life takes us in just a year… right?!
tootie says
Happy Birthday my dear! It sounds like this is already shaping up to be your best year yet! 🙂
smalldog says
Hope you're having the happiest of happy birthdays!
Jess says
It IS going to be a good year. So excited for you! And happy birthday!
Marie says
Happy Birthday! So glad you are so happy – it's a nice feeling.
Angiegirl says
Happy Birthday, Janssen! It's nice to hear you're happy with your life. 🙂
Carly says
Happy Birthday!!
I'm with you–as much as I loved teaching, there's nothing brighter than the prospect of getting to love that little one all day every day.
I hope today and this year is the best yet!
Yankee Girl says
Happy Birthday!
Kelly J. says
My 25th year has been fantastic (and almost over!!), and I hope the same for you!
It's amazing how much happens. When I was younger, I thought when school was over, changes wouldn't happen much. I mean, it's not like you're going to be starting 4th or 7th or 11th grade. But in reality, MORE change happens, I think. Crazy!
RaewynD says
Happy Birthday – hope you have a wonderful day.
Rachel says
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great day!
kristen says
Hope your day is fabulous! Happy birthday!
Okie says
Happy Birthday
Rhiannon says
Happy Birthday! I hope there is a delicious dessert in your future!
ccr in MA says
Happy birthday! I hope you've had a great day. Isn't it satisfying when things are not only good, but better than they were?
Jenny says
Happy Happy Birthday!
Packrat says
Happy birthday! You have no idea how fast time will fly from now on. Enjoy each moment.
Noelle says
Happy Birthday Janssen! I am sorry I have been such a neglectful commenter….internet has been sketchy. But you are wonderful and I'm so glad to have kept such good contact with you over the years. Hope your 25th year is awesome!
Heather says
Happy happy birthday!
Rick says
Happy Birthday! I have never read your blog before, but I know my wife loves reading it and I just want to wish birthday happiness to someone who keeps a smile on Heather's face. As a side note, 25 is oh so young.
Melinda says
Happy Birthday!!! Hope you are celebrating big! 25 is a milestone!!!
Katherine says
Happy birthday!
Merrick says
Yes, it is going to be a great year. Especially if I move to Texas 🙂
Happy Birthday!
McKinley says
YAY!! Happy birthday!!
RA says
Happy, happy birthday! I wished I lived nearby so that I could come over with a bunch of mini cupcakes for you. 🙂
lifeofadoctorswife says
Happy birthday!! (A day late)
Hope this year is your best yet!
Isabel says
Happy Birthday.
It's amazing what can happen in 365 days!
amber waves of grain says
Happy Birthday! (a day late, sorry!) Hope you enjoyed your day! Sounds like a year of good changes. 🙂
emandtrev says
Happy Birthday to you! I think the last year has been great to you and you absolutely deserve it. I hope you're birthday with Bart and your sweet babe was wonderful.