As a 33 year old myself, I related to just about every word. My mom was 33 when she had me and I spent my entire adolescence thinking it was the magic number. It would be when I’d feel like a true adult. Still waiting. Maybe next year! ;)
Happy birthday, friend! I hope you get rest and treats and all the snuggles from the kids.
I don't think I had a set number in my head but I'll tell you- after having my second in the summer- I darn sure thought I'd have my life more together than I do right now at 6 months postpartum. Maybe not perfectly together- but I didn't think I'd be waking up multiple times a night, still no routine solidly in place, and have double pink eye. Girl. You read that right- double. pink. eye. As a grown up woman. LOL so I'm with you in the beautiful mess of early 30's. GOSH i hope one day my nieces describe me as a Princess Di-ish woman. Happy weekend!
Girrrll, 6 months postpartum is a trip! It always feel like 2 years postpartum but in reality, that baby is changing every single day and so are our hormones/bodies/schedules. I pray you’re giving yourself such grace right now! (something I know every woman says to other women and rarely actually does herself😅😅) I hope this finds you pink eye-less!!!
I loved your honesty and perspective and wisdom in this post. Tbh- I find myself comparing myself to you and all your accomplishments- podcasts, blogs, homeschooling, your faith. I make myself feel better by reminding myself I just turned 32 ;) I know comparison is not how God designed is to live and ultimately I am encouraged by your words. Seriously, my faith has grown so much since taking large breaks from social media and surrounding myself with other believers. I definitely resonate with the idea of fantasizing motherhood in general. The Lord is shaping me! And it’s hard, but good. Also, I’m 33 wks pregnant! It’s our 3rd. I’ve loved your podcasts regarding pregnancy too. Congratulations on your pregnancy.
Congratulations, Alice! You’re so cloooseee!!! Are you feeling okay still?
Comparison is such a drab. We all know it’s pointless at best and dangerous at worst and yet we all find ourselves doing it every day 🫠😵💫 I hope this reminded you there is nothing to compare to on this end💛
Feeling pretty good! I am soooo tired. I really enjoyed listening to your last podcast about weeks 4-8. Wish I had listened to it when I was going through my first trimester! My first two trimesters were a breeze compared to this past one.
Jill! as soon as I read the words, “paleo chocolate chip muffin” I said wait is this the same *perfect* recipe I found and have been making every sunday for our sabbath breakfast treat... YES! they are! and we use the maple instead of honey too. funny thing is that you’ve given me the nudge to really focus on unrefined sugars for my fam. my basically sweet obsessed toddler loves these muffins. I’m so glad to have found something I can feel decent about making for him once a week but that is still totally a treat in his book!
What a beautiful reflection on your birthday. My favorite part of your writing is your honesty and relatability. At 50 I feel and and have felt a lot of these same thoughts. Thank you for sharing it with us! Several January birthdays in this house too. 🥰Happy Birthday!
Thank you for these sweet well wishes, Jess! The week has been sweeter because of the reflection writing forces. I’m grateful for the chance to look back with a magnifying glass💛
Okay just picture me giving a standing ovation! I totally resonate with the romanticizing of adulthood- for me it was more of just generally being a mother. I dreamed I’d run the household like nobody’s business! I thought I’d want to play and teach them all day long. And my goodness that just couldn’t be more off. I’ve just recently been trying to become the person I desired to be. I never thought of the hard work part. Cheers to your Jesus year!
As a 33 year old myself, I related to just about every word. My mom was 33 when she had me and I spent my entire adolescence thinking it was the magic number. It would be when I’d feel like a true adult. Still waiting. Maybe next year! ;)
“Maybe next year” might just be my favorite line I’ve heard in a while🥹 love this!
Happy Birthday, Jill! May this year bring you more blessing than you could ever dream of!
Thanks so much, friend!!
Happy birthday, friend! I hope you get rest and treats and all the snuggles from the kids.
I don't think I had a set number in my head but I'll tell you- after having my second in the summer- I darn sure thought I'd have my life more together than I do right now at 6 months postpartum. Maybe not perfectly together- but I didn't think I'd be waking up multiple times a night, still no routine solidly in place, and have double pink eye. Girl. You read that right- double. pink. eye. As a grown up woman. LOL so I'm with you in the beautiful mess of early 30's. GOSH i hope one day my nieces describe me as a Princess Di-ish woman. Happy weekend!
Girrrll, 6 months postpartum is a trip! It always feel like 2 years postpartum but in reality, that baby is changing every single day and so are our hormones/bodies/schedules. I pray you’re giving yourself such grace right now! (something I know every woman says to other women and rarely actually does herself😅😅) I hope this finds you pink eye-less!!!
Pink eye on the mend- sometimes you just gotta laugh at life.
I loved your honesty and perspective and wisdom in this post. Tbh- I find myself comparing myself to you and all your accomplishments- podcasts, blogs, homeschooling, your faith. I make myself feel better by reminding myself I just turned 32 ;) I know comparison is not how God designed is to live and ultimately I am encouraged by your words. Seriously, my faith has grown so much since taking large breaks from social media and surrounding myself with other believers. I definitely resonate with the idea of fantasizing motherhood in general. The Lord is shaping me! And it’s hard, but good. Also, I’m 33 wks pregnant! It’s our 3rd. I’ve loved your podcasts regarding pregnancy too. Congratulations on your pregnancy.
Congratulations, Alice! You’re so cloooseee!!! Are you feeling okay still?
Comparison is such a drab. We all know it’s pointless at best and dangerous at worst and yet we all find ourselves doing it every day 🫠😵💫 I hope this reminded you there is nothing to compare to on this end💛
Feeling pretty good! I am soooo tired. I really enjoyed listening to your last podcast about weeks 4-8. Wish I had listened to it when I was going through my first trimester! My first two trimesters were a breeze compared to this past one.
Jill! as soon as I read the words, “paleo chocolate chip muffin” I said wait is this the same *perfect* recipe I found and have been making every sunday for our sabbath breakfast treat... YES! they are! and we use the maple instead of honey too. funny thing is that you’ve given me the nudge to really focus on unrefined sugars for my fam. my basically sweet obsessed toddler loves these muffins. I’m so glad to have found something I can feel decent about making for him once a week but that is still totally a treat in his book!
Ah!! I made them twice last week—so easy and yummy! Unfortunately that makes me believe I need two at a time😂
happy almost birthday, jill!!! 🥳 may the day itself be a joy for your heart and a balm for your soul 💜
Thank you so much, Francine! It WAS! 💛
What a beautiful reflection on your birthday. My favorite part of your writing is your honesty and relatability. At 50 I feel and and have felt a lot of these same thoughts. Thank you for sharing it with us! Several January birthdays in this house too. 🥰Happy Birthday!
Thank you for these sweet well wishes, Jess! The week has been sweeter because of the reflection writing forces. I’m grateful for the chance to look back with a magnifying glass💛
Okay just picture me giving a standing ovation! I totally resonate with the romanticizing of adulthood- for me it was more of just generally being a mother. I dreamed I’d run the household like nobody’s business! I thought I’d want to play and teach them all day long. And my goodness that just couldn’t be more off. I’ve just recently been trying to become the person I desired to be. I never thought of the hard work part. Cheers to your Jesus year!
Amen to this, Brooke! Lord knows I thought I’d be a Martha, Ina, Joanna hybrid 😅 love where my best has gotten me thus far, though.