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Happy Birthday to my Husband

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Dear Kyle,

Today is your birthday. Words cannot describe how thankful I am that you graced the world with your presence 28 years ago. While things haven’t always been smooth sailing, you have always managed to make the best out of any situation and that’s something that makes me so proud to be your wife.

Isla is so lucky to have you as a dad. I can see it in her eyes how much she loves you: from the way she lights up when she hears you come home from work to the way she hugs you when she’s having a rough day. You make her laugh and help her strive to be the very best at whatever she wants to be. (Even if it’s a cook scrambling air eggs.) You’ll always be her hero, even when you threaten any boyfriends she may bring home.

And me? I’m so glad that just over 11 years ago I took that leap of faith and became your girlfriend. It was the best decision I’ve ever made because it lead to some of the best times of my life. I can’t wait to grow old and grey with you, and to yell at the kids to get off our lawn. You’re the perfect balance of goofy and serious, you show me tough love when I need a reality check but still amuse me when I have a crazy idea (like twine-wrapping wine bottles). You’ve helped me grow as an individual but ground me when life spins out of control. I cannot express how much you mean to me.

So my love, here’s to you. You may be a little bit older today, but you’re still the most amazing husband and dad I know.

Happy 28th Birthday, Kyle. I love you!

Happy Birthday to my Husband

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Today, the most amazing husband, father and man in my life is celebrating his 27th birthday. In honour of this, here’s 27 things I love about him:

  1. He knows a lot of random facts and trivia in a huge variety of topics.
  2. He’s extremely handy. He can fix my car, fix the stairs, paint the walls and weld (by trade!) like it’s no body’s business.
  3. He doesn’t judge me for my ridiculous love of puppies, cupcakes or the colour yellow.
  4. He’s an amazing father to our daughter.
  5. He puts up with my crazy family.
  6. He’ll always have the answer to my math questions.
  7. His eyes are wonderfully blue and I could stare at them all day.
  8. I can’t quite remember the last time I had to pump my own gas.
  9. He’s willing to be the guinea pig for the food recipes I find on Pinterest.
  10. He actually browses what I’ve pinned on Pinterest and helps me try some of the stuff I find.
  11. He’s an amazing at-home cook.
  12. He knows exactly how to make me laugh, even when I’m in the worst of moods.
  13. He knows exactly how to make me feel better when I’m down.
  14. He questions my weird choices of TV programming, but he doesn’t stop me.
  15. He never thinks of just himself.
  16. He’s smart with money, which is good because I’m not such a keen-beaner.
  17. He’s the best Pictionary partner ever!
  18. He doesn’t let me adopt all of the cute animals, but lets me dream about it.
  19. He includes me in his plans if it’s possible.
  20. He challenges me mentally and pushes me when he knows I can do better.
  21. He doesn’t give up on anything.
  22. He’s always surprising me with amazing gifts, which are usually above and beyond!
  23. He’s an awesome dog-daddy to our fur babies.
  24. He always hands me my towel when I’m done in the shower so I don’t get cold.
  25. He’s okay with my ridiculous celebrity crush on Jason Statham
  26. He’s loved me since we were kids.
  27. He’s made my life so much better in every way.

Happy Birthday, my love! May your 27th year be one of the best yet!

Kara&Kyle397

33 Weeks and a Birthday Message

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Dear Baby,

Today is my birthday, and soon, you’ll have one too. I don’t care what day you choose to have your birthday on, just as long as you’re ready to meet the world. I will admit to you that if you’re a couple days early and arrive on your uncle’s birthday, I would be pretty amused.

I promise to you that on your birthday on this, all of your needs, wants and desires will be granted. Except for if you want a cat. Mommy is allergic, so unfortunately that’s just not posible. Nor is a pony. Mommy is afraid of those. But I promise you that you’ll always be fed, clothed and loved by me and your Daddy. I hope that having you when I’m 26-years-old gives me enough life experience to raise you to be an amazing human being.

Even though today is suppose to be “my” day, I just can’t stop thinking of you. How is it that in 7 weeks (if you’re right on time) we’ll finally meet? It seems like just yesterday your Daddy and I learned that you would be coming along. Oh how time flies, and I’m sure it’s not going to slow down anytime soon. I just hope I can keep up with you!

So Happy Birthday to me, and soon, Happy Birthday to you.

How far along? 33 weeks!

How big is baby? About 4.2lbs and 17″ long from head to toe, according to BabyCentre.ca.

Total weight gain/loss: About 2lbs I think. Eek!

Maternity Clothes? I’m still wearing the same ol’ stuff! I believe my mom is going to take me shopping for my birthday, so I’ll finally be able to pick up some (more) new clothes. It seems like it never ends!!

Stretch marks? Still none, which leads me to believe that if they haven’t happened by now, they’re not happening at all. (Although my fingers are still crossed and I’m knocking on wood!)

Sleep: Ugh. I’m sooooo uncomfortable these days. My hips are starting to ache all the time, and most nights I’m still waking up sweating to death. Also – it seems that no matter what I do, I’m now waking up in the middle of the night with wicked heartburn. Not fair.

Movement: Still lots! She’s a little motor machine in there, and sometimes she hits me in just the right spot where it hurts like hell!

Food cravings: Nothing too crazy lately.

What I miss: A good night’s sleep. I’m pretty sure I’ve said this for the majority of my pregnancy, but seriously. I MISS GOOD SLEEP! And it’s only going to get worse :(

What I am looking forward to: Some form of solid, non-sweaty, non-achy sleep. Preferably laying flat on my stomach. That is all.

Milestones: I did my very first bit of baby clothes shopping online the other day on Carters.com. I’m pretty excited for everything to arrive!

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