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Happy Birthday to Me!

Yes I am writing a post on my birthday -- because it has been the best one yet!  I also wanted to make a point this weekend to do as many possible things I enjoy...writing included.  Here goes the recap...


Saturday started out with me doing what else...taking a yoga class in the park.  Dee and Eli opted out and chose to walk around downtown Des Moines and catch Pokemon instead ;)  Afterwards we spent late morning/early afternoon at our favorite dance studio for fall registration.  There I captured this heartwarming photo of dad and son..

The rest of the day was spent taking a much needed nap so this momma would be prepared for her first night out on the town - WITH dad, and WITHOUT Eli...I thought about baby boy the entire time and of course missed his goofy expressions, but I think Grandma Paula enjoyed them for me :)
As for birthday presents??  Dee knows my nerdy self so well and purchased the new Harry Potter screenplay book for me (thanks babe)!  Baby man also chose this week to start taking his first steps, and I caught him on video Saturday night taking three big leaps to dad!  To say this mom is proud would be an understatement...


 My night out on the town was then spent at a few of our old DSM stomping grounds (pre-Eli).  It included a FEW beverages, A LOT of friends, and ENORMOUS amounts of dancing and ridiculous photo ops... 


One of my besties also attempted to surprise me this weekend, but thanks to Snapchat I made the connection she was already in town.  But in the wise words of my Big Birdie, "surprises are a bust at this point."  We then celebrated with selfies and bathroom dancing...




With today being my actual anniversary of birth, I wanted to continue my celebrations, but on a much low(er)-key level.  This morning baby boy and I woke up early to make the first church service, while Dee unfortunately had to work.  Eli and I then grabbed lunch with our friend Bailey, who afterwards introduced me to my new favorite store, Charming Charlie's.  In her exact words:  "It's like Claire's/Icing for adults...with clothes."  Plus it's affordable - and you know how I'm always looking for a good deal!  I treated myself to their jewelry sale...


...while Eli and Bailey amused themselves ;)

Now that we're home, Eli is enjoying a Spongebob episode while I type this quick post. I'm sure the rest of the day will be filled with playtime, dance-offs (already been a few), feedings, naps (maybe for Eli, too - HA!) and then join Dee for his dance practice.  

 To some, this birthday may not be by definition the "craziest" I've ever experienced, but all of these "small" joys have made this girl one happy chick.  I no longer go out every weekend, but seeing my little man grow and learn, while also watching Dee be an amazing daddy....there's really no perfect word to describe how lucky I am.  Wouldn't change my "normal" or "boring" life for anything else!
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