Twenty

Last week I turned twenty years old.

This is an overlooked age, sandwiched between the great 18 and the wildly fun 21 (I didn't mean for those to rhyme, I swear!). But personally, this was a really important birthday for me, and I think it deserves more credit worldwide. So important I actually wanted to have a party for once, but sadly, most of our money was sunk into our new car.

The past year has been a whirlwind and an amazing challenge. So many things happened that I can't do it all justice in one measly blog post, so your might see this subject pop up again. It started just before my 19th birthday when I went on a great Western adventure with my sisters, camping across 6 states. Less than a month after my return I wound up knocked up by a guy I'd been dating for two months (every time I think of this I shudder). I started my first real job and began college. All in all... it was a very busy year.

Arches Nat. Park, Utah. Camping and Hiking with my favorite sisters. A great adventure before I had to settle down.

Now I'm twenty years old.

I'll never be a teenager again. I'm not a teen mom. I'm a young woman who is still facing a lot of challenges but last year was so wonderful I'm not afraid of what might come. I know I've got an angel of a baby and we'll all be alright. My new motto is, "As long as Julian isn't crying, everything is fine." Well, right now he's sound asleep. 

As always, thanks for reading.
G'night,
Lily

Just what's been going on...

I haven't posted in over a week! I can't believe it. It seemed like I was doing pretty good there for a while! Ever since I went back to work, each day has seemed to go by so quickly and before I realize it, it's ends up being three days since I washed my hair. Kind of gross, but supposedly it's better for it anyway. But by working, so many things end up being pushed to the side... I am glad to be back though and so SO thankful that I only have to work part-time.

Besides not writing, I haven't worked on my scarf this whole week. Luckily it is a quick and easy stitch or else it might end up like Julian's Bobble Blanket. Yes, that thing is STILL unfinished. I know, I'm ashamed! The only consolation I have is that he shouldn't even be using blankets right now :(

Besides working, we have been stressed out and our budget stretched thin because of buying a new car in very short notice. Our Marquis started dying and it was not worth any repairs. Now we have a little Hyundai and we've both learned to drive stick shift pretty well. It only stalls once in a while.

I had a cold and now I think Julian has it too, because he just sounds phlegm-y. It doesn't seem to bother him though. Our "sleep camp" is going great right now. He spontaneously began sleeping overnight for the last two nights! Although it's in a bassinet and not his crib, it's still a huuuge accomplishment. I think this weekend, if he continues sleeping well, I'll start transitioning into the crib.

Speaking of the weekend, it's almost my birthday! I turn 20 on Monday. This is an important birthday for me because of everything that has happened this past year. Julian was conceived just over a month before I turned 19. I got my first real job, began college, AND had a baby all this past year! That's a lot and I feel like I need a vacation... but getting a good nights rest will be good enough for now.

Goodnight!
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