Andrew has entered the stage where he loves wearing other peoples shoes. When he and I are shopping and I am trying on shoes, he feels he needs to try on shoes as well. It is fun to watch him get the shoes out of the box and try to put them on over his own shoes. Good thing my shoes are roomy. Anytime there are shoes laying around the house, he is trying them out.
At my family birthday party on Sunday, he was trying on Aunt Kate’s boots and my new shoes. When I unwrapped them and pulled them out of the box, he decided he needed to see how they fit him.
I had a wonderful birthday this year. Sunday my family came over for a taco bar dinner. Yummy! I absolutely L-O-V-E Mexican food! I could eat it every day! I then opened presents: a Scensy candle warmer from Kate and Tyler, Just Dance 2 for the Wii (so fun! I recommend it to everyone) from Aaron, my mom made me a weekly menu chalkboard and bought me some cute bowls and of course the wonderful red shoes, from Old Navy that I wanted, from Emily. The girls busted up the living room floor with Just Dance. (I think they guys thought they were too cool for it. Really I think they were worried that we would beat them at it.) We felt sorry for the guys, so we played Rock Band. We had delicious red velvet cake from Costco. Another recommendation from me. You should try it!
On Monday (my real birthday) I took the day off from work, but still had a training to do that day. I was going to use my manicure/pedicure gift certificate from Aaron but something came up and I watched a co-workers baby. Then I wanted to go out to dinner for my birthday but AJ was so grouchy we stayed home and ate more tacos from the day before.
On Tuesday I made up for it. I had more training for work so Andrew spent the day with Grandpa and Grandma Mertes. I had a break after my morning class and lunch so I went and got my manicure and pedicure. So wonderful and relaxing! If you haven’t been to Hollywood Nails and Spa yet, you need to! I have tried all the other places in Pullman and this is the best place by far. I need to make a monthly tradition out of this, especially in the summer when it is sandal season. Then Aaron and I went to South Fork for lunch. Such a great place with yummy food. If you are in Pullman and I haven’t tried it yet, it is a must go. Make sure and order the fries, they are the best on the Palouse!
Well now I am 33 and don’t feel a day older. I had a little melt down when I turned 25. I was so excited to turn 30, it seemed so grown up and glamorous. I have really enjoyed being in my 30’s that I wonder when my next melt down or exciting age will be. I expect when I turn 40, I will be a little shocked that I am that age or maybe it will happen when I am 35. Only time will tell. I will let you know. But for now I am grateful for where I am at in this stage of life. For those who know me, this is truly a miracle for me to say this. I am no more wondering what else is out there that I may be missing. I am truly content with where I am at. I have an amazing husband and son, wonderful family both extended and In-laws. Aaron has a job he loves and it is enough to support us without me having to work, which is truly a blessing. There are so many 2 income families out there barley squeaking by and I am able to stay home and be a mom to Andrew. We have a wonderful home to live in and live in such a family friendly neighborhood and town. We have been truly blessed by our Heavenly Father.
