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June 9th, 2011
Today was such a great day. It started off bright and early at quarter to five when the Lollipop rolled herself over and woke her little self up. I nursed and snuggled her back to sleep and lay there listening to the early birds sing their songs. It’s a different kind of bird you hear that early in the morning. I think it’s my favorite, although I have no idea what specie it is. They sang me back to dreamland until light came through the windows and Ant was poking me with his foot at 7am. I opened my eyes to see this:
Then I looked over at this little love nugget.
We took our donuts to the sofa where Ant had set out his gifts. When Ella began her morning story telling, we went in to greet her and without prompting, she told me about a paper she needed to give me. I lifted her out of her crib and she went to her dresser, opened the bottom drawer, and pulled out a card. It was the cutest thing. Inside was a list of things she would do for me today…
my favorite – “sleep slower”…she delivered on all except maybe “read my books way fast”. Impossible for this bookworm.
This morning there was a little of our ordinary…
nakey time
blowing kisses
Ella played with my parents while Poppy and I went to see a friend’s bridal gown and try on a couple bridesmaid dresses. I hadn’t seen our friend Elyse since she became engaged and it was fun to see her so happy over her dress. It is just perfect for her.
This evening we went out for a birthday dinner to one of my favorite places, Zin Burger. We had such a nice time at dinner but my favorite part was when we each threw a penny in the fountain and made a wish. It was magical. I love my family so much.
We came home for candles, cake and ice cream and put Ella down for bed at 10:30. A full day of birthday, and it was fabulous.
We have a busy tail end of the week. Tomorrow morning Ella’s Big Girl Bed is being delivered and set up (right now she slumbers in her crib for the last time – I’m this close to crying…). Then it’s off to lunch with Auntie Erin and home for a nap in that huge new bed (maybe I’ll get to snuggle in with her!). And Friday night is birthday dinner with friends!
Yesterday I was feeling a little bummed about turning 27. Not because of the number specifically, just the fact that I’m getting closer to 30, which is closer to 40, and so on. I just don’t feel like a 27 year old. Funny thing is, I don’t know how a 27 year old is supposed to feel. I feel like I’m 18, except that I’m out of school and have adult responsibilities, so then maybe…22? I really don’t know how old I feel.
But if 27 means you are in a place of contentment, loving every day whether it brings sunshine or rain, finding inspiration all around, and striving to be your best self, then I think I just might feel like a 27 year old.
Happy Birthday Katy! it seems like you had a wondeful day…and I cannot get over how adorable your new site is!
Thank you Brianna! It was a really great day.