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.
Yahoo! Happy birthday!! Hope it's a fabulous, fun-filled day. xoxo
Welcome to the quarter of a century club!!! 😀 Crazy where life takes us in just a year… right?!
Happy Birthday my dear! It sounds like this is already shaping up to be your best year yet! 🙂
Hope you're having the happiest of happy birthdays!
It IS going to be a good year. So excited for you! And happy birthday!
Happy Birthday! So glad you are so happy – it's a nice feeling.
Happy Birthday, Janssen! It's nice to hear you're happy with your life. 🙂
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!
Happy Birthday!
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!
Happy Birthday – hope you have a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great day!
Hope your day is fabulous! Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday! I hope there is a delicious dessert in your future!
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?
Happy Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday! You have no idea how fast time will fly from now on. Enjoy each moment.
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!
Happy happy birthday!
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.