E - Vida

You were not nearly what I expected. After what seemed like a lifetime of being 20-something, along you came and changed the game. I had another baby and even after a long time my tummy didn't go away. I also wear sleeved tops almost all of the time. My head sprouted grey hairs and I now take a really long uhmmmm do I have to  before I epilate my legs. I completed my first 5km run - and in Shoops! red socks no less. Although I can't deny having worn my shoes, I didn't take a single ballet class and instead started doing the Mommy shuffle, much to my family's dismay. I parted ways with my beautiful road bike. I cut my hair. Short. And once I'd overcome the shock I realised that it brought me such relief. Who knew that so much happiness could be tied up into a pony tail? I joined a virtual book club and learnt to read for pleasure again. I consciously slowed down my social media footprint. I battled loneliness. I worked a different job and sold the first car t

I kept wondering if he would realise that other kids his age ask for a fancy, stand alone, hire-worthy, themed party. I thought for sure that he would regret missing his opportunity... Turns out, he had a plan all along!  A family birthday dinner kicked off the festivities with no less than F-I-V-E birthday cakes, Mommy. Followed by a Saturday of specific treats - Airplanes, Bicycles, Milkshakes, Fish 'n Chips and Family. I maintain that Middle Child is only too happy to be so...as long as he stayed the only little man in the house. Our gentle giant has grown up a lot in the last year and we still marvel at the way he can bring out the best chaos in Eldest One and best giggles in Baby.  We love you so much and pray that you will enjoy being 5!