39 things

It’s my birthday! Yaay! Another year older and hopefully wiser!

I feel so blessed to see another year, have my health and be surrounded by loved ones. This year albeit a strange one may also be one of my very best. Thank you so much for all of your love, support, prayers and advice the past year. Y’all are truly the best!

In honor of turning 39, I’m sharing 39 Things I’ve learned this last year. The last few months have been a doozy for everyone and yes I definitely struggled but I feel like it’s also been a huge time of reflection and learning.

“Trials in life are not meant to make us fail but to see how far we can fly”

1) Some days it’s ok to pour your first drink at noon.

2) I enjoy being at home with my family more than I thought I did.

3) God always answers your prayers. Always.

4) Spending time my friends brings me so much joy.

5) I neeeed to workout to feel healthy... physically and mentally.

6) I have a strange obsession with making pickled onions.

7) I am fully capable of watching waaay to much tv.

8) The best thing I can do for myself and my family is continue to trust that God has GOT THIS. His timing is perfect.

9) I am exactly where I’m supposed to be.

10) I am stronger than I think I am.

11) Being a stay at home mom is seriously hard work.

12) Quality beats out quantity every time.

13) Although dessert every night after dinner sounds like a good idea, it is actually not a good idea.

14) I love listening to French rap music even tho I don’t speak French.

15) Lake Tahoe makes my soul sing! I’ve always known this but in the past year it’s been even more important.

16) It’s ok to let go of relationships that aren’t healthy for me.

17) Teachers are gift from heaven and they don’t get paid nearly enough.

18) Passing on my love for theater and musicals to my kiddos has brought us all so much happiness.

19) Sometimes eating cereal for dinner is totally acceptable.

20) Date nights/alone time are essential for a healthy marriage.

21) Give me a good playlist and all is right in the world.

22) Being a Mom to my babies fulfills me in every single way.

23) Sunset is my favorite times of day.

24) It’s ok to ask for help. It’s not being weak because it takes strength to acknowledge needing support.

25) It is not humanly possible for me to fold and put away laundry in a timely manner. Whatsoever.

26) I cherish the time of day when the kids are safe and in bed, sound asleep and the house is quiet.

27) Sometimes things aren’t what they seem and that can be a good thing!

28) If there is something you deeply desire don’t stop till you get it.

29) One of the best feelings in the world is when your children fall asleep in your arms.

30) I am so thankful for my health and the health of my family.

31) Wearing a hair mask for 2 or 3 days straight is kinda disgusting but also SO good for my hair.

32) If you watch Hamilton the musical once a day you actually believe you should star on Broadway.

33) The sound of my children laughing is literally the best noise in the world.

34) Sleeping in, even if it’s just an hour, is an actual game changer.

35) Cake for breakfast is always a good idea.

36) When in doubt, a glass of champagne can solve most problems. The answers are in the bubbles.

37) A Chick Fil A picnic in the park is one of our fav family adventures. Don’t forget to get the frozen lemonade.

38) Hearing my children sing makes me so very happy.

39) This life is a gift. Everyday is special and unique and perfect. I am grateful to be alive and feel so incredibly blessed.

Thanks all for reading this far and the warm birthday wishes! I’d love to hear what you’ve learned in the last year. Tell me below in the comments!

Wanna see what’s on my bday wish list? To be honest, I actually just sent Gabe a bunch of links to make things easier for him. But hey whatever makes it easiest, right? Lol!

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