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It’s my 35th birthday!
As I am writing this it’s still dark out, not yet 7am. Edd and SJ have snuck out of the bed to prepare some birthday things. Lou and I are cuddled up under my duvet listening to the rain.
As far as birthdays go, I am enjoying this one so far!
Officially in my mid-thirties
So, 35 years! What a great age. I feel grown-up in the best possible way – like I have become the person I was meant to be. For so long I didn’t know what I was supposed to do when someone said “just be yourself” but now I finally do! Not perfectly and not all the time, but more than ever before.
At this time in my life there is much that is unclear actually. We’re not sure if we’re done with having babies, I have no idea what I want to for work or as a career and lots of questions in between. The beauty of being 35 rather than 22 is that I have lived through many seasons of uncertainty and have experienced that I am able to figure stuff out. Edd and I have learned to navigate decisions together. We are going to be fine! This doesn’t mean that I am never stressed by all these big questions but they do not scare me.
I know who I am and am not afraid of the future – I don’t think I could ask for more than that in life!
Plus, I am so often bursting with feelings of gratitude for my family. Raising my two hilarious daughters together with Edd is the absolute highlight of my life.
One year from now, I am hoping to…
… feel just as content as I am today.
… have better phone habits. The first six months of 2025 were quite full on and a lot of good habits were lost and a bunch of bad ones crept in. For example way too much time on my phone. I want to work on that!
… earn money. Whether it’s in a job I think will be my “forever career” or a little side hustle. There is something empowering about earning money and I miss it.
… have figured out what I want for my future and what career I’d like to pursue.
… have grown in love. I want to be a more patient parent, a more gracious wife, a more faithful friend, a more passionate disciple of Jesus.
This list is kind of random and incomplete but it’s time to start the day!
Let’s see what my 36th year will bring!
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