“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy-the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown.
Tomorrow I turn 36 years old, so I say goodnight 35….
Goodnight Sweet Chalkboard Drawings…
Goodnight sleeping toddlers…
Goodnight 10 year anniversary…
Goodnight Favorite Book…
Goodnight Dance Class Afternoons…
Goodnight Silly Cousin Antics…
Goodnight Teacher Appreciation Supply Cakes and Amazing Art Creations…
Goodnight First Ever Color Run…
Goodnight Scootering for the First Time…
Goodnight Kindergarten Graduations…
Goodnight Beach Days, New Pinterest Recipes and Batting Cage Bravery…
Goodnight Golden Gate and Summer Sidewalk Chalk…
Goodnight Cardboard Extravaganza, First Kid Trip to the Circus and Our Second Spring Garden…
Goodnight Pumpkin Hunting…
Goodnight to becoming a brunette, Holiday Cheer Inspiration, and Brene Brown Lifeclass Learning…
Goodnight Newport Beach Thanksgiving Sunsets…
and Goodnight Christmas Parade Walking and the perfect Christmas Tree…
Thank you 35 for all the wonderful memories, good health, and personal growth. I am so grateful for this year and can’t wait to see what next year brings. Goodnight 35 because…
35 for a few more hours,
M
I love Dr Brown’s work on vulnerability. It’s so personal and applicable to my life as a woman and mother. I loved this post and and the idea. We should all celebrate our birthdays with such great reflection.
Thank you, Dawn. I really appreciate your kind words. I used to dread my birthday and now after reading the Gift of Imperfections, Daring Greatly and taking Dr. Brown’s Lifeclass I am doing better at celebrating the joy that each year brings and the blessing it is to age.
Thanks again for reading my blog. Have a great day!
You are awesome!!!!! We wish you lots of love, peace and happiness! Happy Birthday and “Good Morning 36!” YOU ROCK!!!!!!
Love, G.G., John and ME
Thanks, guys!
Love you Michelle. It has been a wonderful 35 years! Happy Birthday!
Love you right back!
What a cute post idea! I love Carry On Warrior too!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I like celebrating my birthday now and Carry On Warrior is one of my favorite books. 🙂