I used to think growing up that when I became an adult my attitudes and maturity would completely change and the change would take place all of a sudden. Now that I have three children and am definitely considered an adult I have to say there was no bolt of lightening change. I grew up gradually. I know I'm different than I was in high school and college, but I still don't really feel I am qualified to be an adult. I don't think anyone will take away my membership card, but it's kind of like on my wedding day where I really did fear the temple President would come into my wedding and escort me out of the temple saying I wasn't ready to get married. I just don't feel ready to be an adult sometimes.
Don't get me wrong. I love being an adult. I love the independence and being able to make my own decisions and set my own course. I think things would be a lot harder if I weren't married. I'm not scared to face the world as an adult because I know I have a companion with me who loves me and will stand by me no matter what happens. That takes a lot of stress and fear off my shoulders. I am happy today to be older, but I think it would not be so happy for me if I didn't have such a wonderful family, extended family, husband, and close friends. Thanks for making my life so wonderful to live.
Me in the hospital 29 years ago
At 3 months
In Kindergarten
Thanksgiving with friends just before Brenna was born
And here is a cute video of Brenna trying to smile. Enjoy.
9 comments:
happy birthday! Cute pictures too. And Brenna is so sweet.
Happy birthday! What a cute kid (both of you) Oh totally off the subject but Topaz was watching my parent's digital picture frame, doing nothing, until a picture of Lauren came on. He gasped and said "a princess!" I thought she'd like that:)
Happy Birthday! I love the pictures. Your kindergarten picture reminds me of the girl on The Wonder Years, Winnie Cooper.
Thanks. My friends used to tell me all through middle school that I looked like Winnie Cooper. I'd never watched The Wonder Years so I had no idea who they were talking about until I went to college and saw pictures on the internet. I did really look like her.
Amber, Lauren will love Topaz's comment. She has been talking to me about how there aren't real princesses and that will boost her self-esteem that Topaz thinks she looks like one.
Happy Birthday (belated, Sorry :()
I love being an adult much more than being a kid for the same reasons you stated. I don't feel any more grown up at 36 than I did at 29 though so so don't worry. I still feel like I can be silly, and have more fun doing it than when I was younger.
Sorry I didn't leave a comment on your actual birthday. Hope it was fun and happy. I don't recall having seen pictures of your childhood before but you were quite the heart stealer even then- and obviously your children follow in your footsteps today.
cute smiles. keep them coming. As for not feeling grown up yet, I sometimes don't feel grown up either so you have quite a few years to go yet to be "grown up"!
I want babies!!
Happiest of birthdays to you, my young friend! I will hit the big 3-0 in just a few weeks and I can't wait. I'll let you know how it feels. Much love from the Beehive State.
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