So I remember I wanted us to post a picture of our kids on Halloween and Easter, and then ourselves on our birthdays? It looks like I'll be the first to do the latter.
A few thoughts:
I am 28 years old. Its been quite a while since I've actually felt totally comfortable telling people my age. I think I like the sound of 28. I could be 28. I AM 28. Its a good - ambiguous number. It's old enough to have 3 kids and be doing what we're doing. I don't have a lot of regrets. I'm pretty happy with my life! Not a lot of people can say that, so I am counting myself quite fortunate. I have a lot of friends, a lot of responsibilities, a lot of stress, but a lot of help from above too.
So - my 2 greatest strengths:
1- Keeping my household running - all of us fed, clothed, bills paid, laundry kept up and dishes done (but that is where the cleaning pretty much ends).
2- I don't like grudges or secrets or silence. I really believe in talking things out. I like to think one of my strengths is that I help keep the lines of communication open in my immediate and extended families. .My extended family (mom, dad, siblings) is an American family - totally disfunctional! My parents have been divorced for 12 years, my siblings are all over the place making all kinds of mistakes. I'm the oldest of 5 and when "something is going down" they all come to me - even my mom and my dad. Sometimes it is debilitatingly stressful - but I do it. Out of the 7 of us, only myself and one brother are "un-medicated." I guess they figure I have a clear head ;)
My 2 greatest weaknesses:
1- I yell at my kids too much. I take my stress out on them sometimes. Especially when I haven't gotten out of the house in a while.
2- I am so totally scatterbrained. I can't keep on task for very long. I can't make a complete sentence most of the time!! It sucks. In today's world there's probably some more technical or medical term for what I am, but I like scatterbrained. It sounds pretty innocent.
Ok - now think this one is important:
What I'd REALLY REALLY like for my birthday:
1- A surprise.
2- A maid.
I don't think James ever reads this. Do your husbands? I think I'm pretty safe ;) Here's a recent family photo.. just for fun :)
K- that's it! Joni its your turn next week!!!!! Get ready!!!!
10 comments:
Happy birthday, Jenny! If I looked as good as you do, maybe I would post a picture of myself, too! You look great! And I love your family picture. I hope you have a wonderful day. I would come and be your maid for the day if I could! Hopefully you get a nice surprise from James. Have a great day!
I'm sure that photo took the photographer (Allie Hoopes) an hour to photoshop. She took out the leftover lunch on my face and my running nose. From that angle, you can't even see ANY fat rolls! Thank goodness for photoshop!
jenny, you look SO great!! (i'm 31 so stop complaining about being 28 girl!;) )
anyway, your family picture is darling. you are an amazing mom, friend, sister, daughter, person--happy birthday!!
love, megan
ps, good luck with the maid!
Happy Birthday. I love both of your pictures. You look so good in both. I loved your post too. Always fun to learn more about people. Hope you had a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday Jenny!! You guys look really good and happy. It sounds like you are doing well, good to hear from you and Hope you get both your birthday wishes.
Happy Birthday!! I am so glad to hear that someone else does the laundry and dishes and that is good enough. Your kids are so lucky to have a mom as great as you. I bet they were so excited for your birthday.
Happy Birthday Jenny! Hope your wishes came true :) Thanks for your post I loved reading it.
Happy Birthday!! What a fun post to read-You look so GREAT!!
Happy late Birthday! I left this weekend, and it is so funny that I just talk to you last week about your birthday. I aplogize for not calling on your birthday. I hope you had a great day, and I hope you get a maid :) Thanks for your cutest post. You are such a great person and friend. Love Ya, Kami
Happy Birthday! You do look great and your kids look so big and so happy! I hope San Diego is great.
Love,
Katie
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