It's March 23 and today I am 32 years old. I was born really early in the morning (thank goodness Mom doesn't call me at that time!) in Knoxville, TN. The night before I was born, Mom and Pa-Pa Brown (her Dad) sat in the floor and hemmed a black & white round tablecloth. That tablecloth is in my living room. It's older than me!
I have gotten several birthday cards - one from someone I don't even know. I'll have to find out who that person is!!! The ladies in the Wednesday morning Strong Women class even sang "Happy Birthday" to me. What special ladies! I'm headed to Mom's for a girls week-end - Mom, Laura, Emily, me, Mom's friend Patti, and Patti's dog Madison. I know shopping is on the agenda for Laura and Mom - they need clothes that fit since they've lost weight. I'm really not in the market for clothes - I have plenty and when I lose a few pounds more I'll be able to wear them! But I know we'll have fun - and Laura is baking my favorite birthday cake!
I also had a bag on my vehicle this morning when I left the house. Scott left me a card and cute book! He was out early.
I really emphasized with Lara's newest post. I find myself being critical, impatient, and asking "why does everyone bother me?" I even had an email this morning from a friend asking some good questions like (related to dating):
What *would* work for you, i.e., get you past the 6-month mark and into a long-term situation. Do you have an outline of what you want in mind and just can't find someone to match it, or do you start optimistically with each guy and then inevitably develop a "blah" or "ick" feeling over time?
Hmm. I don't have a really specific idea of what I'm looking for - more like a general idea of what I want and don't want. But usually around the 3-6 month mark, I start wondering. Do I really want to live the rest of my life with this person?!?! Which takes me back to being critical and impatient. Here I am, 32. At supper club last night, some of the younger ones were lamenting about their age. And I'm thinking, if I have kids, I'll be an older mom. Maybe I'll be more mature, but I'll be more tired too. So, I'm impatient with other people, with myself, and with the way my life is going. And then I'm critical of everyone to boot. When will I grow up?!
Anyway, I hope you have a great week-end!
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Happy Birthday Katie!! I think you are going to make an amazing mother, no matter what age. You will definately have all sorts of knowledge we "young" moms don't have. Enjoy the life you have, we should probably tell you more- how jealous we are of all your travels. The farthest I've ever been is South Dakota (which was last fall), you have adventures all over the world!! I love your "adventures" even though different from mine.
Hope you have a great weekend. Tell Laura and Emily Hi.
Hey, Katie. Happy Birthday! I didn't remember we shared March for our birthdays! I'm turning 36 this week. Oy!
Enjoy this spring week and praise God in spite of all the things you don't understand yet about His plans for you. He has great things in mind, I'm sure!!!!
Lara :)
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