Friday Happies

Happy Friday friends! First of all, thank you for all of your supportive comments, texts, emails etc over the last few days. This week handed me a lot in the emotions department, and then add in pregnancy hormones and you've got a perfect storm. I'm feeling a bit better and brighter today with so many things to look forward to.

So, instead of dwelling in the negatives and the tough stuff, I'm choosing to look at the happy things.

~Tomorrow is my birthday~
After 30, celebrating my birthday hasn't been a big deal to me--and last year's was pretty tough emotionally, but this one is super special because I've already got some of the greatest gifts I could ask for: a sweet baby girl growing happily inside me, a supportive and amazingly patient husband who I appreciate more and more every day, a best friend who's driving up from VA beach to throw me a baby shower this weekend (and is always a support when I need to call and vent), and my mom who's shown me what a great mom looks like and feels like. 
Who needs presents when you have all of that?

~Baby Shower this weekend~
My baby shower is tomorrow which happens to be on my birthday. With weekends filling up in March, it was one of the only options which was fine with me. Having a bunch of my friends in one place to celebrate Baby G is a great birthday to me! Plus my Mother-in-law and my one sister-in-law (whose birthday is today--Happy birthday, Annie!!!) and our 3 youngest nieces are coming down, too! The house is definitely going to be jam packed with fun and love!
Plus, my best friend is coming in this afternoon and I can't wait!!!

~Birthday brownies~
MG, bless his soul, went in search of diabetic friendly desserts so that I can enjoy my birthday with a sweet treat and not feel deprived. He ordered a diabetic brownie mix on Amazon for some ridiculous price and they arrived yesterday. Can I just say that I love that man? :)

~Work win~
I have  a student who, at the beginning of the year, was SO hard to teach. He was willing, but he just couldn't process the information very well or very quickly. After months of working together, I had to give him an assessment for an upcoming meeting and I'm happy to report that all of the things we've worked on this year translated into his testing all on his own. This job is tough, and sometimes makes you want to beat your head against a wall, but these gains and moments of WOOHOO are why I do what I do. I don't get paid the big bucks (Lord knows I wish I made more money), but these moments are worth their weight in gold.

Thank you all for your super sweet support these past few days. It's been a rough week, but the support has been really amazing.
Hoping your weekend is happy and warm!

32 comments:

  1. Happy early birthday girl!! Wishing you all the best in this world! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Happy early birthday!!! Looks like your weekend is jam-packed with some really fun things! Also your husband wins for buying you that brownie mix! So sweet!! Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  3. Woohoo for a fun weekend ahead!! That was SO sweet of MG to order that brownie mix! I hope they taste delicious for you! Happy Birthday!

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  4. Happy Birthday and Baby Shower Weekend! Enjoy it!!!!

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  5. I hope you have the best weekend ever!!! Happy birthday and happy baby shower! It will feel absolutely surreal and so special, try to soak up every moment :)

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  6. Happy {early} Birthday!!! Sounds like you have a great one ahead of you! Enjoy your baby shower and those brownies!! Hooray on seeing all your hard work pay off too! That's so wonderful! Wishing you the best Birthday weekend, Jenn! xo - Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com

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  7. oh what a lovely post! so many good things! happy early birthday first of all - and have the best time at your shower! and that story about work - that makes it all worth it doesn't it? the little moments when you see your impact come to life. the best :)

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. I hope those brownies are delicious! SO sweet of him to get that for you! Have a wonderful shower!

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  9. Happy birthday tomorrow! Your baby shower sounds like a great way to celebrate both you & your baby!

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  10. Happy Early Birthday! MG for the win, I hope they are good :) Have a great baby shower tomorrow!

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  11. Happy birthday to you tomorrow!! I find now days when people ask me what I want for my birthday I just tell them to buy clothes for my son! haha These kiddos grow like weeds and are always needing new clothes. I hope you have a wonderful day at your shower and enjoy all of the new baby items, this is the super fun part :) Although my son isn't in regular school yet I so appreciate all of the hard work the workers at his daycare put in so I am sure your kids parents appreciate you as well. On behalf of them, thank you!

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  12. Happy early Birthday lady!! Hope you have a great weekend and a fun shower!

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  13. Happy birthday! Have the best time at your shower!!

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  14. Wishing you an amazing birthday!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. :)

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  15. Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday and Baby shower!!

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  16. Happy happy birthday and have an AMAZING time at your baby shower this weekend!

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  17. Happy Birthday and Happy Shower! It will be a fabulous weekend for sure! What a sweet husband you have!

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  18. I hope you have a great baby shower! Mine is April 1st and I can't wait!

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  19. Love this post- and Happy Birthday!

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  20. Happy Birthday Eve gurlie! Have an amazing weekend celebrating your birthday and baby girl. Doubly special day <3
    Green Fashionista

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  21. That is soooo exciting that your teaching has helped out that boy. Happy Birthday. So sweet of MG to find you a brownie mix. He's a great husband. Have the best weekend celebrating your birthday and baby shower!

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  22. I hope you a happy birthday weekend and enjoy the shower and those brownies!

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  23. Happy birthday, love!!!!!!!!! Enjoy every second, and your shower! XO

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  24. Happy birthday and baby shower weekend :) What a fun weekend it will be

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  25. Happy happy birthday, Jenn!! Enjoy your baby shower!!!! It's going to be so much fun!!

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  26. Happy early Birthday! I'm so happy for you and hope you have the very best birthday tomorrow! What a great way to celebrate! xoxo

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  27. Happy almost birthday!! Sending you big hugs during a tough week and hoping that you have the best weekend celebrating so many amazing things!

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  28. Happy Birthday and Happy Baby Shower!! I hope your having the best time celebrating - can't wait to hear about it!

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  29. Hope you had an awesome birthday!!

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  30. YAY for a work win, it makes it all totally worth it to see that kind of progress!! MG is literally the sweetest guy, so thoughtful and a wonderful partner for you :)!

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  31. Happy Belated Birthday & Baby Shower! So glad they were wonderful! xx, I'm Fixin' To

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