There Is Pure Bliss In Simplicity

Today is the day of my birth. 

You would think I would be super excited, need nothing but attention, and expect the entire world to revolve around me... 

These are actually just typical things I require, so the fact that it is my birthday didn't make it any different. 

But seriously, Birthdays are just Birthdays for me. 

I honestly was over birthdays after my Sweet 16. 

My parents went all out, I ate the entire thing up..

It was quite the party. 

The only other party to top that one would have to be our Wedding. 

Now, that was quite the party.

And I know many people are nodding their heads right now in agreement. 

It seriously was the best party. 

Today.. Today I just wanted to do whatever I wanted. 

I originally planned to be doing homework from sun-up to sun-down, which is exactly what Rob has been doing actually.. 

But then this morning I just didn't want to, and because it was my birthday I decided that that was OK to not want to. 

So what did I chose to do?

Clean. 

Yes, my idea of the perfect day was "de-stressing" my life. 

Just the smell of the cleaning products, and the feeling of "de-stressment" relaxed me more than anything else. 

I stayed in my pajamas for most of the day, took my time scrubbing baseboards and everything else in sight, and now, sitting in my clean home.. Wow, do I feel so much better. 

Between working full-time, being Relief Society President, being Pregnant, and frantically trying to finish my last 21 units for my bachelors... 

Let's just say that I have ignored every household duty known to man. 

I just had to chose, and unfortunately my home got the brunt end. 

Robert is fantastic at making sure dishes are done, and that his clothes are put away, trash is out, and things like that... But I am pretty particular with how I like my home to smell and look..

I honestly love to clean. 

So yes Mom, I guess my whole "dirty room always" phase is phased out. 

Here is just a smidge of what I have been up to... Pictures cannot give off the beautiful smells or really capture the mess fully.. But you'll get an idea. 

Before:

Yes, those were all by my bed, just waiting for their turn on a hanger.

Poor things.

After:

I even ironed the Duvet - How cool am I?

Before:

After:

Ok, so maybe nothing really changed with that pile. 

I can't do everything wonderfully. 

And no Mom, my hate for Ironing hasn't changed one bit.

We are just lucky I ironed the duvet. That was enough for one day.

Before:

After:

So maybe this one isn't incredibly different either, but most of that is Robert's.. I couldn't just throw it all away like I was somewhat tempted to do.. 

Before:

After:

I cut out the fact that the dishes are still not done. 

I have to leave some things for Robert.

And.. This is what happens to your laundry.. 

Thankfully I took this once I was already through with the Whites. 

So there you have it. 

I love to clean. 

I might neglect it to ensure that we both are still in school.. But wow did today feel good. 

I honestly feel rejuvenated, like I can now fully function. 

That might seem a little bit overdramatic to you, but I honestly feel more in control. 

And don't worry.. We did end up going down to Idaho Falls for Dinner and a little Birthday shopping.

Just so my parents know.. This is what you got me.. You are way too kind.  

I am trying to buy clothes that will be both prego and non-prego.. so I am sticking to cardigans and things, with cute belts and such.. 

But these shoes! 

These are my favorite types of shoes - the ones that go with everything. 

They are adorable! It also doesn't hurt that they are JCrew, for $12. 

I know, I am an incredible deal finder. 

So thank you wonderful Parents. 

I got two staples, long sleeve shirts, an adorable jacket and Cardigan, the funky skinny belt, and two new pairs of shoes. 

I'm feeling pretty hot, so it was most certainly the best birthday gift.

And Grandma and Grandpa, you really shouldn't have - More Lush products will be coming in the mail shortly! How'd you know Lush was my favorite?

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So, no, today was nothing extravagant. It was simple and lazy and productive. I had nowhere to rush to or be.. Nothing to plan or worry about.. 

It was the perfect day.

A much needed perfect day.

All children would look at the day and think it was the worst birthday ever.. 

But welcome to grown-up birthdays. 

There is pure bliss in simplicity.