You have continued to raised two beautiful daughters. You have accomplished a lot. Much more than that. Think of where you were a year ago and where you've been since then!!
I know you don't need reminders of the successes you've had this year... besides, if you're feeling bad or inadequate, just give yourself time. You're only 12. HAHAHAHHAHA!
Happy Birthday! I seriously, majorly doubt your girls would say you've accomplished nothing...
Sybil Law
· 1 year ago
See, I consider you more like a confess success . I just made that up. You like?! haha Anyway, you know what I think. Don't make me come smack you! (But if I did, I'd also hug and kiss you, and take you out for some shots and partying.) You rock. No matter what you say. xoxo
My advise to you would be to enjoy your children and love yourself. Its important for your girls to see that you love and respect yourself.
You are a truly beautiful young woman.
Happy Birthday, I have a daughter who is also 24, so young. I was pretty hard on myself and went through a lot of difficult times (depression etc.) while she grew up; its not been easy for either of us.
Raising happy, self confident children is a hell of an accomplishment. Cut yourself some slack......life is too short to be down and unhappy.
peace 8)
Lilacspecs
· 1 year ago
Happy Birthday! And you have 2 lovelt children, which is more than I've ever had, so that's plenty of accomplishment. Oh and that penguin is so cute.
"Accomplishments" are relative and the really important ones are rarely visible from afar- you seem like you're doing pretty good- Happy Birthday-
Just savor the moments with those girlies- time moves at warp speed and before you know it, one is starting 1st grade, one 4th, and one, middle school and you wonder if you have time to repair any of the stupid mistakes you have made so far bringing them up before they are grown(oh wait- that's me).
I could write all of these messages about how you are not a fail whale, like most others are. I could simply say 'Happy birthday' or 'enjoy 24.'
But here's what I really mean to say...if you've accomplished so little in the past year as to be worthy of remammalfication, then I've got my standards set way low, cuz baby, you are the inhabitant of my pedestal.
You have accomplished something truly fantastic. You have met me.
Bwaaaa haaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa!
Smootches gorgeous.
Jo Beaufoix
· 1 year ago
maria, I may have to kick your bottom lady. 24. You have 2 beautiful kids, the intelligence, wit and writing skills of a genius. you've created an epic blog, spoken at blogher goddamit. Nothing?? My ar*e.
Bullshit, Maria! You accomplished many great things in this year. You spoke at a major conference, you freed yourself from a bad relationship, and you continued your journey to raise bright, thoughtful, compassionate young girls. And hey, you met me. Can't be all bad, right? Happy birthday, IM! Love you.
I love you and I love that picture of Goobie. But seriously, you've only just begun and when you're ready you'll do great great things. You're smart and oh so talented, I see it. I'm not like everyone else, I don't say shit just to make people feel good, ever. So no you're not a failure or a whale, stop doing that. Stop putting yourself down, dammit I'll punch you. Make yourself a promise an achievable goal. And then do it and don't let anything stop you, period.
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Mandy
· 1 year ago
Having just found your site after meeting you at BlogHer, I think you're really unfair to yourself... or at least much to hard on yourself.
Besides, I've been told it takes at least 2 years to save the world. ;)
Happy Birthday Maria! We just celebrated one of my son's b-day's on Saturday and Babygirl's is tomorrow.
Remember this: Just because your are not where you would like to be in your life or doing all that you'd like to be doing right now, doesn't mean that you aren't where you're supposed to be in your life right now. You are still young (I'm 31) and I know how you feel, I was there long, long, long, ago...
BusyDad
· 1 year ago
Considering this was my first year of blogging and you made it all the more fun, I'd say that at least for me, you accomplished a hell of a whole lot! Happy birthday crazy girl!
Happy birthday, M. Many happy returns! You may not feel like you've done much, but look where you are so far in your life. Two days after I turned 25 was when I moved to the States 'for 6 months'. You've done loads more than I did already to that point. I hope this new year being you health and happiness.
Maria---Way to celebrate. Fer the luv! Happy birthday! 24. I know you said 23 is old, but I'm thinking you have a lot of time to do a lot of things :-)
Mama Zen
· 1 year ago
So, it wasn't you who was invited to speak at Blogher? The gorgeous lady with the beautiful kids? You know, the one with the rockin' blog? That's not you?
Happy Birthday!
MamaZen
· 1 year ago
I had something profound to say, but now I'm distracted by fucking up my comment.
Oh, yeah. Happy Birthday!
holly
· 1 year ago
clearly not many people here think much of you. you're right, you failer.
and old? um, i have somewhat more than 10 years on you. i would type more but my eyes are failing and my arth-er-itis is kicking in. i now need to go get my walking stick so that i can hobble over to get my anti-poop-myself-pills. . .
i believe i shall be getting in line behind sybil, jo and leendaluu to deliver a butt-kicking. but, you know, a butt-kicking out of *love*...
holly
· 1 year ago
okay where hte hell did my comment go?
merlotmom
· 1 year ago
have your fail whale call my fail whale and we'll do a birthday lunch. kidding aside, you've got a lot to be thankful for, you're not a failure. and btw, i graduated college the year you were born so what's my excuse! happy birthday. enjoy it.
Tara R.
· 1 year ago
Happy, happy B-Day! You really do have a fabulous smile.
Erika Jurney
· 1 year ago
Oh please! You've done plenty, certainly more than I had done by the time I was 24 :)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Happy Birthday Maria. I hope this year brings you many blessings and surprises.
Hugs and stuff :-)
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I just made that up. You like?! haha
Anyway, you know what I think.
Don't make me come smack you!
(But if I did, I'd also hug and kiss you, and take you out for some shots and partying.)
You rock. No matter what you say.
xoxo
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My advise to you would be to enjoy your children and love yourself. Its important for your girls to see that you love and respect yourself.
You are a truly beautiful young woman.
Happy Birthday, I have a daughter who is also 24, so young. I was pretty hard on myself and went through a lot of difficult times (depression etc.) while she grew up; its not been easy for either of us.
Raising happy, self confident children is a hell of an accomplishment. Cut yourself some slack......life is too short to be down and unhappy.
peace 8)
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Happy Birthday!
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Just savor the moments with those girlies- time moves at warp speed and before you know it, one is starting 1st grade, one 4th, and one, middle school and you wonder if you have time to repair any of the stupid mistakes you have made so far bringing them up before they are grown(oh wait- that's me).
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You have accomplished something truly fantastic. You have met me.
Bwaaaa haaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaa!
Smootches gorgeous.
Oh, and Happy Birthday. ;D
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Happy Birthday!
Oh, yeah. Happy Birthday!
and old? um, i have somewhat more than 10 years on you. i would type more but my eyes are failing and my arth-er-itis is kicking in. i now need to go get my walking stick so that i can hobble over to get my anti-poop-myself-pills. . .
i believe i shall be getting in line behind sybil, jo and leendaluu to deliver a butt-kicking. but, you know, a butt-kicking out of *love*...
kidding aside, you've got a lot to be thankful for, you're not a failure.
and btw, i graduated college the year you were born so what's my excuse!
happy birthday. enjoy it.
Happy Birthday!