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Today is My Birthday

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top: target via thredup
tulle skirt: c/o shabby apple
shoes: j. crew
necklaces: juicy couture (similar here) and mom’s pearls :)


Today is my birthday. I’m usually really super excited for this day. It’s usually my favorite “holiday” and I prance around all day like some sort of princess or something (well, because I am, naturally) and it’s all smiles and happiness and the best day ever. But this year, I have this pit in the bottom of my stomach and I can’t shake it. I just cannot ignore the fact that my mom isn’t here to celebrate with me. And it makes it just a little harder for me to want to celebrate. I just miss her, is all, and as crazy as it seems, I think I miss her now more than ever.

As for feeling like a princess, I still will, and I’ll still smile, and I’ll make the most of my day, because that’s what she would want. I’ll still wear my fun ballerina skirt (isn’t it divine?!) and twirl around to my favourite music and have a dance party with my husband. And I’ll still go to lunch with Daddio and get lunch dessert (lunch dessert is my favourite meal of the day, but birthday lunch dessert is even better) and we’ll enjoy our time as much as possible. And it’s still my day and I’ll have fun, damn it! Thankfully I have a husband who won’t let it be any other way. ;)

Happy birthday to me?

xo

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  3. Gabrielle Reece

    Happy Birthday!!!

    Wow, we have this in common. I’m sorry to hear about your mother…My birthday is actually this coming up Monday and I lost my father to lung cancer in 2005 when I was 17, and every year I go through the same emotions. I would love to have my father here to celebrate my 26th birthday….

    As for that ballerina skirt, I LOVE LOVE it!! && those shoes!!

    :)

    Gabrielle

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  8. Rachel

    Your ballerina skirt is gorgeous! I can just imagine that on the special, celebration days you miss your Mom the most–but I hope you do have a good day!

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  10. Ashley

    Happy Birthday, Katie!!!!! I know it’s so hard to celebrate your special day without your Mom….but she would want you to have fun and be happy on your special day…so enjoy it for her! :-)

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  19. Jordan Cole

    Happy Birthday dear!! I know your momma is there with you today, like she is every day, even if she cannot be physically. You’re a strong lady and I’m so happy you have such a supportive husband and daddy to be there for you when you aren’t feeling so strong. Such a adorable skirt too!

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  20. Maria

    Happy Birthday to you! Your outfit is simply wonderful! I love that skirt, so adorable!! Sending prayers your way for your achy heart today. Pearls is a beautiful way to remember her today, pearls always make an outfit better in my opinion anyway. Glad you have such a loving husband and Daddio, to keep your spirits up today. Lunch dessert is the best!

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