Tuesday, September 11, 2012

it's my 30th birthday, it'd be silly if i didn't blog.

oh boy, the big 3-0.

i don't have many minutes to put together anything big & prophetic about transitioning into the next decade of my life because i have two cute little boys who are doing me a birthday solid & napping at the same time.  it's a birthday miracle... who knows how long it will last.  but i am turning 30 & some day i might wanna look back at this day and see what i was doing.  so here's a quick update.

we're into our second week of this new normal life.  it's not so bad.  i've managed to pack both boys up all by myself twice now & actually leave the house in a car... like a couple of legit outings.  both times were successful & i'm starting to feel like this whole two kids thing might be humanly possible.  parker has been a pretty good kid & often surprises me with how well he's taken to elliot.  he LOVES him.  loves giving him kisses & just thinks every little squeal, hiccup & grunt from him is hilarious.  i can't wait until parker makes him laugh, my heart will probably jump out of my chest.

i'm still not getting a whole ton of sleep but in the world of newborns i think we're doing pretty good.  elliot goes down around 9:30 & usually wakes up around 1-2 & again around 4-5.  he's kinda hard to get back down after both feedings & sam usually takes one for the team & stays up with him for half an hour or so before he has to get ready for work so i can get a few extra minutes of sleep before parker's up at 7.  life is starting to feel a little more routine.  most days i manage to get out of my pajamas & get ready for the day & usually my teeth are brushed before noon, so i think i'm winning.

how do i feel about turning 30?  well, since life has pretty much revolved around the new member of our family, i haven't really had time to dwell on it with a pity party.  but honestly?  meh, it's just a number.  i think age is more about how you feel & act & how active you are & i plan to make this year a good one.  i plan on getting back into shape, spending lots of time playing with my boys, building my business & enjoying life.  i'm really excited for what this next year will bring.  like, really excited.  30 will be good.

and because a post is no fun unless there are fun things to look at, here are a few pictures of what life around our house looks like lately.  lots of pajamas, messy hair & downtime.  can't complain about that!







26 comments:

  1. happy birthday! my next birthday is the big 3-0, too, in february. i'm looking forward to it, too! hope the rest of your day is/was great! oh, and also I LOVE the picture of Elliot yawning. baby yawns are my weakness. :)

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  2. Great birthday post! Love the pictures with the two boys in your living room playing! This decade of yours is going to be EPIC! :)

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  3. Happy 30th! It will be a good year!

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  4. Great post! Happy birthday! & I love the pictures of your boys.

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  5. Happy birthday! Hope things continue to get easier!

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  6. OK, the black and white of P-Ray: KILL ME NOW!!!!! Happy birthday, sweet lady!!

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  7. these pictures of two boys make me SMILE!!! love it! you are giving me hope when my second dude arrives next month {that's scary to say that}. i was pushing little dude #1 out on the eve of my 31st birthday so i say yours is going pretty darn good ;0) sending you the HUGEST birthday wishes and hope you enjoy the rest of your day :)

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  8. Happy Birthday!!! Love that second pic of Parker...adorbs. <3

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  9. Happy birthday Amy! I had Kale a week before turning 30 and I can barely even remember my birthday! It was actually really nice to have the distraction - or else I might have been freaking out about the big 3-0. The difficult part is that because I don't really remember turning 30, I was totally floored when I realized it was my 31st birthday...and then my 32nd....

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  10. LOVE the pictures. so cute!! happy birthday!!!

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  11. Happy Birthday!! Such cute shots of your boys! Parker is such a sweet big brother!!

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  12. Happy birthday Amy! I hope your day is just wonderful and I am do loving the cute pictures of your adorable boys! So happy for you!

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  13. Happy Birthday! I turned the big 3-0 this week too!

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  14. Happy BIRTHDAY!!! I was going to txt ya but.. its kinda late. I thought about you every chance I got today:D You guys should be partying ALL WEEK! I can't believe how dark Parkers hair is, WOW! Your boys are ADORABLE. We should Skype one night! We miss you guys. Hope you enjoyed your day. HUGS!

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  15. Happy Birthday!!!! I will be joining you in the 30's next year, and even though it kinda sucks leaving my 20's - I know that the 30's will be awesome! :)

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  16. Welcome to the 30s club! Hope you have a great day!

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  17. Love those monster jammies! Typical cute photos of the boys - brings it all back how it is being there. Happy Birthday!! - you are doing a great job of being 'Mom.'

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  18. Happy Birthday! And parker just looks so cute in this pics!
    Quick question, where did you get that toy chest in the third picture? Ive been looking for one very similar, simple and white.

    Sweet Life of a Southern Wife

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  19. Happy birthday Amy! I hit 3-0 in June and I love it (for the most part -- my LOUDLY TICKING BIOLOGICAL CLOCK is another story...). Have a wonderful day! <3

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  20. Such handsome boys you have! A very happy (belated) birthday to you! I've only been thirty for a few weeks, and am still adjusting to telling people I am not in my 20's anymore, but really it's not bad. Life is good, and will only get better!

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  21. 30. was one of my favorite years. while everyone else was freaking out about it... i felt at peace. like life was definitely at a good place.

    happiest {belated} birthday.

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  22. Happy, Happy Birthday!! I hope it's a great one for you!!

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  23. Happy Birthday sweet lady!!!!!!! I hope it was wonderful! So glad to see you getting in the swing of things with two so fast! Makes it easier when you have a fantastic toddler like you do :)

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  24. Happy 30th! I turn 30 next summer....I'm not too upset about it. And the pictures are adorable - I love the chalk board on the toy chest. and the super adorable baby boys...obv.

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  25. A very Happy, very Belated Birthday! You look amazing at 30! Hope your boys spoiled you!! Xxx

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