Friday, December 24, 2010

26

 

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(First photo at 26)

 

In addition to all of the holiday fun ‘round here, I had a birthday this week!

We celebrated on Sunday, with me sleeping in and waking up to find that Joseph and Brian had made me a cake.

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(Strike one against New Jersey: I couldn’t find our traditional rainbow chip cake anywhere?!)

Then we lounged around, I opened up my presents

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(Isaac was the best present that I received at 25)

 and we found an INCREDIBLE Italian restaurant with the best pizza I have had so far- and it is 2 minutes from our house.

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They make their own mozzarella if that tells you anything.

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My favorite moments of the day:

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1) Joseph was sooo excited to give me the earrings that he picked out for me. 

His little face just beamed as I opened them. 

Afterwards he said “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE!”

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2) I told Brian that the kids were hungry and needed to eat before nap.  He said, “How can that be possible?  I JUST finished cleaning up the breakfast mess?”

A little taste of motherhood for the working man.

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3) Isaac discovered that he loves cake as much as his mama does

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4) Joseph’s little voice joining in with Brian’s singing happy birthday.

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So, here comes 26!

I am becoming more accepting of my weaknesses, my weight, letting my hair air dry and going with the frizz…

It will be a year free of pregnancy (hopefully), moving (hopefully), and full of adventure and watching my boys grow.

I am old enough to know what I’m doing THE MAJORITY(?)of the time, but young enough to not have to worry about wrinkles yet.

Welcome, 26, we’re glad that you’re here!

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5 comments:

ter@waaoms said...

you're just a baby yourself. :) happy birthday.

T Rex Mom said...

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Oh my goodness, your hair is getting SO long! It looks great. Does Brian like it? I bet Isaac LOVED to pull and eat it.

Sounds like a fun birthday. And the 3 year olds singing the Birthday Song is the best!

Jen said...

Happy Birthday, sweetie!

Jenners said...

Happy Birthday, Ms. 26! You look amazing and glowing and I hope this year is most restful (as restful as having two kids can be).

Nina said...

Happy Very belated Birthday.....
The pizza place sounds wonderful... looks like you were all having a great time at the restaurant.