Today marks the day twenty-eight years ago that I entered the world a squalling, red faced baby. Not much has changed. KIDDING! Well, kind of.
Last year I was less than thrilled with the idea of turning twenty-seven. I'm thinking my aversion to odd numbers had something to do with it. I refuse to believe it was because the big 3-0 was looming closer. I'm a step closer to the top of the hill and the view ain't all bad. I am determined to age - somewhat - gracefully ... or at least do my kicking and screaming in private.
I was pondering today the changes the past year had brought. You know, what things had I accomplished, what goals had I met, how many diapers had I changed. That type of thing. Here's the list I compiled.
1. I've been married one year longer.
2. I've grown in stature. Okay, not "stature," just ... grown.
3. My oldest went off to kindergarten, which resulted in...
5. My husband and I enjoyed a ten day trip to Costa Rica where we lived it up. NO KIDS!!
6. I changed roughly four diapers a day, which over a year adds up to ... 1,460 diapers. (Minus the ones Chad changed on the weekends.)
7. I have wiped hands and faces twice a day ... 730 swipes. Multiply that by two for the sticky ketchup in hard to reach places. (Ears, hair, between fingers, belly buttons)
8. I have given about 30 hugs a day, 40 kisses, 10 tickles. That adds up to 10950, 14600 and 3650 respectively.
9. I've continued to lead worship at our church which has been both a wonderful blessing and, at times, a difficult challenge. It has been amazing to watch God work in spite of me. *g*
10. I have new, wonderful bedroom furniture. LOVE, LOVE IT!! Deep rich espresso color (yummy) with a leather headboard and foot board. Gorgeous.
11. Deepened friendships both online and off.
12. Sporadically maintained a blog.
13. Bought a 30+ Skin Care line. My way of giving 'Ole Father Time a swift kick in the teeth.
That's about it. Not a very impressive list I'll admit. But that's my life - wife, mother, worship leader, friend, occasional blogger. And I wouldn't change a thing about it.
8 comments:
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Shauna, happy birthday to you!!!!
Trust me, thirty is a breeze... it's FORTY that stinks. *G*
May your birthday and the coming year be full of God's blessings for you!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Happy, Happy Birthday, friend!
Hope it's a wonderful, wonderful day! =)
Awww, loved your #8!
I'm SO GLAD we met this year...and love catching up with you any which way we can...Dee's, occasional blog posts...whatever! It's been a blast getting to know you, and if we lived closer, we surely would meet for brownies and play dates for the boys, lol.
You are a strong, brave woman, facing 28 with such dignity. For me, turning 30 was my hardest birthday. I sat at a church softball game bawling my eyes out feeling positively ancient having left my twenties behind. *sniff, sniff*. Don't worry, though, I'm over it now. I think. Hairapy is helping, though I still may need to dye. ;)
Have a wonderful 28th! God's richest blessings, friend!
Happy Belated Birthday, Shauna! I think #8 could be your greatest accomplishment! :-) And don't fear 30...there is NOTHING wrong with being 30. I have heard that 30 is the new 20. 40 ain't so bad, either. I have thoroughly enjoyed my 30s & 40s...so far!!! :-)
Are you kidding?? It's been a great, full year! I'm looking forward to seeing what God has in store for you this next year.
And by the way - 30 is NOT the top of the hill. Seriously. :o) In fact, the 30's are waaaay better than the 20's!
Hello? Shauna? *knocks* Anyone here?
Just checkin' to see what you've been up to.
Loved your birthday stats!! Youngster.
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