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Jessica Ruddick | Birthdays are, well, ...
March 29, 2016
So yesterday, March 28th, was my book’s birthday. And today, March
29th? Well, today is my birthday! Woohoo! Happy birthday to me! As of
today, I can officially run for president of the United States. So feel free to
write me in. (Not really.) And yet…I’m still waiting to feel like a grown-up. I have a husband, two kids,
and a mortgage, but I still feel like a kid inside most days. It feels like I’m
playing house. Seriously, even my taste buds never grew up. I have toddler taste buds, and
that’s exactly what it sounds like. If a toddler won’t eat it, then chances are
neither will I. Coffee? Yuck. Wine? Nope. Sushi? No way. A good old PB&J is
still my go-to lunch. Perhaps all this contributes to my youthful appearance. I bought cough medicine
at Walmart the other day, and the cashier asked if I was eighteen. And it was a
serious question. I’m definitely not complaining there. I was a teacher for
eleven years, and I got asked for a hall pass every single year. On the other hand, sometimes I feel so freaking old. Some days I wonder if it’s
acceptable to put my PJs on when it’s still light outside. I prefer eating
dinner at five o’clock. And some of the music my eight-year-old listens to?
Don’t even get me started. I’m simultaneously a female Peter Pan and a crotchety old fart. Fun times. However, the older I get, the more comfortable I am in my own skin. I was a
painfully insecure teenager, and gone are the days of worrying about not fitting
in with the cool kids. I’ve finally learned to embrace my inner-nerd and let it
all hang out, the good, the bad, and the ugly. And now my job is basically playing pretend. Isn’t that what writing books is
all about? The best…job…EVER! Thanks for indulging me and reading my ramblings today, my birthday. The first
thirty-five (gulp) years have been pretty good to me. I can’t wait to see what’s
in store for the next thirty-five. Giveaway
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Jessica Ruddick lives in Virginia and is married to her college
sweetheart--their first date was a fraternity toga party (and nothing inspires
love like a toga, right?). When she doesn't have her nose in a book or her hands
on a keyboard, she can be found wrangling her two rambunctious sons, taming two
rowdy but lovable rescue dogs, and battling the herd of dust bunnies that has
taken up residence in her home.
Bri Welch likes to play it safe. I don’t. She’s wound tight, and I’m all
about a good party. But there’s something about her that makes me want to pull
those uptight layers away one-by-delicious-one. But the worst thing is she makes
me want more…
Comments
12 comments posted.
Re: Jessica Ruddick | Birthdays are, well, ...
Happy Birthday! I know where you are coming from. I,too, was asked for my
ID well into my 30"s. Savor it. There are many times I wish that youthful look
was still present. At almost twice your age, I have learned to enjoy every
stage and do it on my terms. I was always the odd one and finally decided I
was good with it. I enjoy who I am and if they can't appreciate it, it is their
problem. That doesn't mean I have an in-your-face attitude. It is just more
of a live-and-let-live point of view. We would all be better off if we learned
to appreciate what is special about each other.
Enjoy your sons and rowdy rescue dogs. The time with your family when they
are young is so short. The dust bunnies aren't going anywhere. They will
grow and reproduce without your help. Beating them back on occasion is
enough for now.
You are fortunate to have the job you do. Indulging my inner Peter Pan and
vivid imagination was always something I wanted to do.
(Patricia Barraclough 5:56pm March 29, 2016)
Happy Birthday. Enjoy the kids, they grow too fast. My mother
said after she got older and no kids at home, "the dust can
wait, I am going fishing" and she did.
(Leona Olson 9:03am March 30, 2016)
Happy birthday! I'm simple and just happy with a cake at
home.
(Leslie Davis 8:56pm March 30, 2016)
Do exactly what you want to do on your birthday . Life is way to short , believe me . I'm 70 years old now and can't believe it . I don't look it and I don't feel it . I have more years behind me than ahead of me now . I do what I want to do most of the time . All the house work can wait , it's not going anywhere . Enjoy your children , family every day .Laugh don't cry . Enjoy ,enjoy your life to the fullest . And A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!
(Joan Thrasher 10:44am April 1, 2016)
It is hard for me to remember how uptight I was when I reached 30, but that was (ahem!) several years ago now, and I have learned to take the years in stride. My best friend's birthday is 3 days before mine, and we still crack jokes about her being more ancient--some things do not change--enjoy them, as well as the changes which do come.
(Cindy Gowett 5:27pm April 2, 2016)
Happy Birthday! Wonderful that you are still carded! ;)Our family tradition is the birthday "kid" selects the menu for the birthday feast. It carries on to this day, despite the fact the birthday "kid" has grandchildren!
I hope you had a marvelous celebration!
(Kathleen Bylsma 12:24pm April 3, 2016)
Happy birthday, and many more.
(Don Burkhead 2:47pm April 3, 2016)
Hope you have a great birthday. Maybe celebrate by buying a
new book!
(Laurice McClung 4:29pm April 3, 2016)
Have blessed birthday. I am happy to have a cake with family
and friends.
Marilyn
(Marilyn Collins 5:22pm April 4, 2016)
Happy Birthday Jessica!! I love spending my birthday with my family and
loved ones!
(Lily Shah 6:34pm April 4, 2016)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS! CHAMPAGNE, CHOCOLATE WITH A HOT MAN IN YOUR LIFE A;; IN A HOT TUB! YEAH BABY!
(Linda Bass 8:01pm April 4, 2016)
Celebrate by doing one thing on your bucket list
(Jackie Wisherd 10:26pm April 4, 2016)
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