25
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.

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.
Happy Birthday!!! Hope you are celebrating big! 25 is a milestone!!!
Happy birthday!
Yes, it is going to be a great year. Especially if I move to Texas 🙂
Happy Birthday!
YAY!! Happy birthday!!
Happy, happy birthday! I wished I lived nearby so that I could come over with a bunch of mini cupcakes for you. 🙂
Happy birthday!! (A day late)
Hope this year is your best yet!
Happy Birthday.
It's amazing what can happen in 365 days!
Happy Birthday! (a day late, sorry!) Hope you enjoyed your day! Sounds like a year of good changes. 🙂
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.