I turn 31 today. 30 was hard for Nik. It was the big number for him. For me, well I couldn't wait to be 30. People were always making fun of me for having so many kids and being so young. I think even when I told people I was 29 they only heard the 20 part. But 31, well it has been my hard number. Maybe because I can hardly walk, but my body feels old. So this is what I am doing about it.. starting tomorrow I am going a full year without sweets, chips or fries. I feel younger just typing it (I am an all or nothing kind of girl).
My second goal to be accomplished this year is to make motherhood glamorous. Elle informed me (and continues to inform me) that there is no way she is going to be a mom when she grows up. She has declared that she is going to be a movie star. I realized something is wrong if she thinks mothering is so horrible. So as of a week ago, I get dressed up (I mean really dressed up). Pearls, earrings, rings, makeup, curly hair, blown out hair, my cutest outfits, nails painted kind of dressed up (I am sure most of you do this anyway). And that's not all. I want to get a cute little apron for when I make dinner. I am going to make dinner each night with a smile on my face. I am not going to grimace when everyone complains about that dinner. And these are just a few of the things up my sleeve. Everything about motherhood is glamorous and I am going to show on the outside what I feel on the inside. I'll let you know in a year if Elle has changed her mind:)
So here is to one amazing, young, glamorous year, 31.
Friday, April 23, 2010
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Ohh I didn't know you were older than me!! You will love having an apron. As a matter of fact, Hannah and I will get right on that as our first penpal project. We made aprons for the whole family a few months ago, and it really did liven things up for me as far as doing dishes and cooking up some grub. Hot dogs are nearly gourmet when I grill em up with my apron on!!
Also.. I barely even brush my hair everyday. so you're way off base there. I will support you in your no sweets challenge, but I wouldn't join you for a million bucks. A little sweet treat snuck with my head in the pantry cabinet keeps me from screaming when I have answer questions while on the pot.
Elle will come round, Motherhood is what it is, the hardest call I ever got, but the greatest blessing.
Happy Birthday Glamour Girl!!
You are too funny my friend. It's funny how I look back at my own mother, though I admire her and she will always be prettier, more refined, and graceful than I, i have never wanted to be her. My version of motherhood...maybe it's the boy thing but I had similar plans if they were girls..was to enjoy the mess it makes.....mess out of the plans I may of had, mess of the presentation and design in my head, and just mess.
I was determined to allow the metemophis happen so to speak it takes to be a mom while continuing to grow individualy. My mom did the glam thing growing up red lip stick and all, and even as a child I wanted to scrub it off her.
My point is Glam is never bad just don't let it replace the effortless, fearless, no falsehood Brooke I knew. Your daughters are beyond lucky to have such a kick-a-- mom.
Happy Birthday! I actually had a guy ask me how old I was when I had my first baby. I hope this year is as wonderful as it sounds! Good Luck and if you ever need compassionate ear just give a call:)
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