I can make big things happen.
In the end, this is all that matters.
My desire to learn will never end.
My capacity to love my children encompasses every fiber of my body and embeds itself deeper every year.
Some moments in my life are far grander than I dreamed possible.
I can survive that first day of kindergarten, even if I cried like a baby for two days straight.
Each year that passes I will look more like my mother.
I have discovered the beauty in things I did not appreciate.
No matter how big I get, I will always be daddy’s little girl.
I have found a life of simplicity is the best kind of life to lead.
I will be rewarded for my hard work.
I am finding that the more work I put into it, the more my house becomes my very own dream home.
If I have only one word to describe this year of life for me it would be content. I am finally content with who I am and where I am going in life. I am content with what I have and the possibility of what might be attained.
It has been a wonderful year and I thank you for sharing it with me.
xoxoxo,
Amy
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83 Responses to “Today I Am 31”
Happy, Happy Birthday to you! What a fun birthday post and a great way for you to continue to inspire others. I hope you have a great celebration – heck, you should celebrate all weekend!
-Heather
Freebies 4 Mom
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Happy Birthday Dear One!
Thank you for sharing your life’s experiences with all of us. You are a lovely lady with a precious family. At my advanced age, (almost 50), I am gleaning so much from you.You are a sweet soul. Enjoy your day.
Peace,
Lynne in NC
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What a beautiful post, Amy! Happy birthday!!
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Happy Birthday Amy!! Amazing women accomplish amazing things. You go girl!
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Amy, you are an amazing woman & such an inspiration to me!
Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday! I love this entry. May you have another year of being content.
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Happy Birthday Amy and thanks for sharing your life with me too.
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Amy,
Happy Birthday!!!
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Happy Birthday.
I hope you have many more wonderful years.
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Oh Amy, that was beautiful! You have come so far in the last 2 1/2 years. You have always been such an inspiration to me ans all of the girls on momadvice. I wish you all God has to offer and his blessings always! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (from the bottom of my heart!)
Birthday Blessings!!!
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What a lovely post!! I felt quite emotional reading it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts & feelings so vividly!
Happy Birthday!
Annette
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Happy birthday! I love reading your blog and following you! I’ll be turning 31 this year (in June). How exciting!
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Happy Birthday to you! May God bless you with many many more blissful years!
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Happy Birthday Amy! Here’s hoping next year will be even better!
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Happiest of Birthdays to you Amy. With your attitude and spirit, your best days are still ahead of you. Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us.
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Happy Birthday! Ahhh.. to be 31 again
I’ve really enjoyed your blog!
btw.. I posted today about the cape I bought you suggested for a Christmas gift. Eli loves it!
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Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for all the great things you do for us here on your blog!
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Happy Birthday Amy! I have been reading for about 6 months. You are a great inspiration and I always look forward to seeing what’s going on at MomAdvice. Congrats on being content. I think that your deep sense of satisfaction with your life is the greatest accomplishment of all! Congrats, may 2009 be full of blessings for you and your family.
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Happy Birthday! What great lessons you have been learning!!
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Happy Birthday! You are such a great insperation.
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Happy Birthday! What a great way to recap and send a good message! Enjoy your day!
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Happy Birthday. That was such a cute birthday post!
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Amy -
What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday! I love this post. Thank YOU for sharing this year with US!!
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Really, thank you for sharing your year and all of your helpful advice with us. Have a Hapy Birthday, and I know you will because you have learned to be content.
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Happy Birthday Amy! You inspire me every day!
Have a great day!
~Liz (forum moderator)
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Happy Birthday, Amy!!! I’m so glad that our paths crossed this past year, and I’m looking forward to the many events we’ll be attending together this coming year!
Tara @ Deal Seeking Mom
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! YOUR POST IS ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL
HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH LOVE AND JOY
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Happy Birthday….my prayer for you is that you will always have the zest for life that you have today…that you will always wish to bless others as HE has blessed you. HE has given you many gifts it is grand that you are sharing your many talents with others.
Pam, South Bend
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Happy Birthday, Amy! I love your blog and am so glad that your journey has taken you to a point of contentedness. What a great place to be!
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Happy Birthday Amy!!! I enjoy reading your blog and have learned a lot from it.
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Happy birthday, Amy!!!
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Happy Birthday to you and have a great day! Thank you for sharing…what a beautiful post.
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What a wonderful post! Happy Birthday to you – a day you share with my favorite person – my Mom:)
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Happy Birthday! Hope your day is extra special!
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Aw, Amy *sniff, sniff* What a great post! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Happy Birthday!
What a great way to reflect over your last year and such a great keepsake for your kids later in life.
You go girl!
Laura
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Happy Birthday, Amy! Thank you for sharing your special day!
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Happy, Happy Birthday Amy! What a wonderful outlook on life you have. . .you “get-it” all the important things in life!
Blessings,
Sher
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Happy birthday!
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Happy Birthday! I just turned 31 in September, and I can totally relate to this. 30s are the new awesome!
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Happy Birthday! I will be celebrating mine tomorrow and I am so glad to discover that someone as talented as you is a fellow capricorn. I enjoy your blog immensely. I wish many, many, many happy years for you to come.
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Amy,
Happy Birthday. You are a true inspiration! May God continue to pour His blessings upon you and your family!!
Polly from Mississippi
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Thanks for all of the work you put into your blogs, I’m happy for you but can’t believe I’m older than you!
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Love this post! Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday, as a fellow 31-year-old, I’ve got to say that this year has been excellent so far. Many blessings upon you in the new year.
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Happy Birthday to you!
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You are wise beyond your years.
Here’s to being content! If you think your life is already full, then you will not want.
Happy birthday!
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I counldn’t said that any better, have a great day! Happy Birthday!
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What great pictures. Happy Birthday!!
From your best buddy
-Becky
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Happy Birthday Amy !!! I am so impressed with all you have achieved and yet your so humble. It is wonderful to see that ! Stay yourself and be true to yourself and your family and you will be a star no matter what !!! In my eyes, your already a star !! Relax and have a wonderful birthday and keep doing what your doing, cause it is a wonderful thing.
God Bless and Wishing you many more birthdays to come !!
Love, Beth AKA plussizemommy
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Hey, You just won an award from me! Check it out at http://onefrugallady.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-won-award.html
Enjoy!
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Happy Birthday!
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Your daughter has your eyes. I remember being aggravated when people said I looked like my mom, now it brightens my day when people say my daughter looks like me
I may not think I’m beautiful, but I sure think she is!!
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Happy birthday! What a wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.
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Happy Birthday. You have done a lot in your young life and I hope to celebrate for a long time your great life. You are turely blessed.
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That is beautiful….
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Happy birthday, Amy! I’m so glad that you are content, and for all the good things that have come your way. Thanks for a great blog!
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Happy Birthday! Wishing you many, many wonderful more.
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Happy birthday! I enjoyed reading about your year.
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Hope you have a great birthday!
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have a great day! Stay Warm!!
Jessica
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Have a wonderful birthday and year!
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Wow, thank you ALL for these wonderful birthday wishes! It has really made my day today- thank you soooo much. I am honored to have so many wonderful friends!!
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Loved this post, Amy! I’m 53 weeks behind you in turning 31. =)
So glad it’s been such a great year for you and your family–I love reading your blog!
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Happy Birthday! Thank you for all that you do for all of us. Enjoy your day, you deserve it!
~ Jennifer
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Happy Birthday Amy! What a great way to start your next year.
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Happy Birthday!
Beautiful post.
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Happy Birthday, dear!
Loved this post!
{{smooches}}
Steph
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What a sweet post! Happy Birthday! I’m so glad I have found your blog, one of my favorite things to check out each day. Thank you! (P.S. Big haircut is scheduled for next Thursday. Gulp!!)
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Amy –
I just recently found your site and blog, but I really love the way you combine home and work. I also am a momtrpreneur and it’s all about balance, isn’t it? Great, great post!
Laurie
http://www.themotherloadblog.blogspot.com
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What a wonderful to be able to say! Happy birthday!
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what a beautiful post and wonderful reminder to all of us to find contentment in the moments nad things that we have and hold dear instead of spending our lives wishing for the next thing. happy beautiful birth day!
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Happy Birthday Amy!
I just turned 31 in December. Welcome to 31!
take care,
Beth
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Happy Birthday you young’un!
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Happy Birthday!
This is a wonderful post from a wonderful blogger. Thank you!
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Happy Birthday Amy, congratulations on a great year and good hopes for the next!
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What a great post! Wonderful pictures too. Happy Birthday, hope you had a great one!
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Happy Birthday Amy! What a wonderful post, and I loved all the sentiments and photos, great idea
I’m with you, contentment is a very very important thing in my life. Being happy with what we have, which is so much, and not always wanting more is a huge thing for me
Have a wonderful birthday and new year in your life
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Happy Birthday girl, may this year be every bit as rewarding.
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Wishing you many more years of happiness!
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Oh, I am SO LATE to this (my blog reading . . . oy! I’m drowning in unread goodness!). I still wanted to drop in and say happy (belated) birthday! I turned 31 in June and so far, it’s been a FABULOUS year. Many happy returns!
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What a lovely photo-laden post! Happy 31st to you! I bet 2009 is going to be your best year yet.
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Amy,
I am sorry I have taken so long to wish you a Happy Birthday! I am thankful for you and hope your day was a special celebration of your sweet life.
Love,
Monica
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