Dear 2007 Jenny,
You have no idea who you'll have turned into 3.5 years from now. You're going to look around you and think, holy smokes, did I just puree fruit for baby food, jam and fruit leather and then sew a hole in my kid's leggings?? Who AM I?! while this may come as a shock to you, you have in fact earned your title as a SAHM. What's that 2007 Jenny? You don't even know what SAHM stands for? That's okay dear, you don't figure that out until 2009 :)
You know how right now you get up, get ready and go to work...like by 9am? Well, don't panic when I tell you this: you will only ever have hair and makeup done by 9am if you are either a) attending an early morning wedding b)going to church or c)I can't really think of another reason. Oh, and those reasons won't make it any easier to do so, just insure that it happens.
In your current life you rarely cook dinner. If Jed doesn't cook that usually means you're going out or you'll order pizza or make one of the 4 things you know how to make that isn't a baked good. This will change, but you'll find you actually enjoy cooking. Well, when the kids aren't making it nearly impossible.
It probably doesn't occur to you in you double-income-no-children lifestyle that you can in fact make things rather than buying everything. You know that onesie you purchased in Austin for upcoming baby? The one that cost $26? 2011 you would buy a $2 onesie, then sew tulle and ribbon onto it instead. Yep, you'll be frugal like that, and even pretty crafty. Did I mention you'll sew stuff? Yes indeed...like a whole baby's room full if stuff. Crazy, right?
The weirdest part about becoming a domestic housewife and mom is that you'll become more comfortable as that person than you are right now. You'll look back at 2007 and think of how long ago that seems. You'll wonder what on earth you did with all your spare time. It's gonna be a weird day, just a heads up. All weirdness side, you will love your life full of play dates, groceries, and baby giggles.
Much love,
2011 Jenny
PS please go take a nap on my behalf
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Dear 2007 Jenny, you have no idea....
Posted by Jenny at 9:44 PM
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8 comments:
I'm totally in "2007 Jenny" mode right now, I can't imagine I'll ever be good at home making type things, so this darling post gives me hope for my future self!:)
It's so true!! except I don't really sew stuff and I REALLY hate cooking (still)!
love this.
I love this post :) So fun to see how life changes! You rock girlie.
If there was a love button, I would push it! I can remember both Jenny's and I love them both! It is so fun to grow and change!
Ha! For reals, right? What int he world did I ever complain about with my spare time way back when? I like your PS :) You really should go do that.
LOVE this!
This is hilarous to me. Amazing how much we can change in three years huh? You are so cute though. Still wish I was a better cook. Perhaps you can share your skills there.
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