Okay, since I’ve posted on all of my kid’s birthdays, I felt like I should post on my own. Now, I’m definitely not telling you all which birthday it is, but let’s just say it’s a big one and I’m trying to avoid it. ‘Nuff said.
But, in attempt to be a good sport, I thought I’d share some things about myself that you might not know, so here goes:
1. I’d give up chocolate, but I’m no quitter!
2. I never thought I’d homeschool…as a matter of fact, I think the words “I’d NEVER homeschool” actually came out of my mouth at one point.
3. I swore I’d never drive a mini-van (Ahem, did any of you participate in last year’s Mini-Van Express with us?)
4. I swore I’d never marry anyone younger than me or from my hometown. (Let me introduce my wonderful husband, who happens to be 5 yrs younger than me and, yep, you guessed it from my hometown! We actually went to the same high school, but due to the age difference we never met. And don’t think I can’t hear you laughing because I can.)
5. I’m deathly afraid of rattlesnakes (and we’ve killed 5 since living here! I now have what we lovingly refer to as “Mom’s snake shovel” and all my kids have “snake boots” to wear outside!)
6. I’m Italian! (I know, the blonde hair throws everyone)
7. Okay fine, I’m not really blonde ;o) See, it all makes sense now!
8. I swore I’d never wear bell-bottoms…let’s just say my Dad laughed hysterically the day I walked in with “boot cut” jeans. Clearly they’re a totally different style!
9. I told my grandpa that I would never get married or have kids. (I think my blog and the 4 kids at the top kind of answers what happened with that plan.)
And #10: Prior to last year, I tried starting a blog a few times but could never keep up with it! So if you’ve learned nothing from me yet, I say this:
Never say Never!
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
Happy birthday 🙂
Gosh! Happy Birthday, and Happy Marvelousness of You Day….I hope all you birthday wishes come true!
God has a way of teaching us things doesnt He? I have many of those NEVERS too. Happy Birthday Erica you are an inspiration!
Happy birthday to you!
Your honesty is such an encouragement and your blog is such a blessing! I'm just a couple of years behind you, with my 1st child in 1st grade and my 4th on the way, so I love to read your blog and steal all of your awesome ideas! Thank you, and Happy Birthday!
Happy (I am guessing how old in my heart) birthday! Great post!Amy @ Missional Mama
Happy Birthday Erica,Great post..it made me laugh hysterically, can I just copy of few of yours because they are so on point. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks everyone!
Happy birthday. Thanks for sharing. You have been such a blessing to my family!
Happy birthday Erica! May God continue to bless your socks off! 🙂 Thanks for all you share w/ us via your blog. You are a blessing!