Today is my little brother’s 30th birthday. Just recently on Facebook, an old friend said one of the [random] things she remembers about me is spending the night at my house and listening to my brother spell “dinosaur.” Yes, I told her, we do love to spell in our family.
When my mom was pregnant with my brother, I was only three, so I shouldn’t remember much. I don’t actually remember him being born or anything else other than my parents informing me that I would have to share everything, including my toys and my grandparents, but not my teddy bear named Teddy.
Hmm. I’ve been laughing at my daughter for coming up with the lamest names for her dolls and stuffed animals (for example, her favorite stuffed cat was named . . . wait for it . . . Kitty). But it seems she comes by it honestly.
Anyway, it’s too late and I’m too tired to dig through my old photos for a good one of James and me. So I’m faced with the dreadful family photos from two years ago that – no exaggeration – should rightfully be posted on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com – or this photo from our earliest days together.
I know, it’s horribly grainy and you can barely see that there’s a baby there at all. But you can definitely see my little bear sitting on my dad’s lap – well out of my new little brother’s reach. And, honestly, I’m just not up for sharing the awkwardness of the grown-up family photos yet.
So, long story short, happy birthday to my favorite little brother who is actually miles taller than me. I love you, and I know your thirties will be amazing.
Now, on to the links! As usual, I have a lot and they are quite varied. Enjoy.
- Rachel Held Evans | Lament and Faith and Childhood: Why my kid and I read the sad Psalms
- When Your Best Parenting Isn’t Enough But It’s OK. | Vanderbilt Wife
- How to work from home without losing your mind :: The Gypsy Mama
- When Singleness Felt Like a Failure (HopefulLeigh)
- You’re Right, Christian Women {and (in)courage Writers} Aren’t Immune From Cliques
- Do Unto Singles: Suggestions for the Church (HopefulLeigh)
- Leftovers | Permission to Peruse
- Learning Opportunities at the Farmers Market :: The Happy Housewife
- How to Take Advantage of Clearance Produce :: Keeper of the Home
- Running out of time. | Stuff Christians Like
- In which you are loved and you are free | Sarah Bessey
- The fatherless epidemic | WORLD VISION BLOG
- How to Write An About Page for Your Blog :: Musings of a Housewife
- How To Keep a Secret {the good kind} | Sarah Markley
- Impress Your Kids » Blog Archive » BRAVE: A Mom’s Review
- 20 Ways to Make Oatmeal Special (free ebook) « Parenting Miracles
And here are a couple of videos that, if you haven’t seen them yet, will absolutely make your day. I just know it.
Seriously. Could I love Jimmy Fallon more? And tell me you didn’t tear up in that proposal video. Just try and tell me.
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Mary, I cannot believe you shared not one but TWO of my posts! Thank you, friend. I’m honored.
Nope, didn’t tear up. Sorry. My thought was, nobody better do that to me. (I did think the Skype parts were sweet though:) That Jimmy Fallon video was highly entertaining though, thanks. :) I’m actually considering sending it to someone, lol.
To each her own, I guess. I would love it if someone did something like that for me!
Happy birthday to James! Spelling isn’t how I remember your family…I remember you both for your God-given talent! Both of you are accomplished musicians!
Wow, Nikki, thank you!!
Oh my mercy, I L O V E Jimmy Fallon And I just had to watch the slow jams video as well !! Crying, laughing out loud! Great links picks. I had read many of those already and loved them.