Last year, I explained how she was responsible for the decline of civilization. The year prior, I told you previously unknown factoids about our favorite blonde force of nature.
This year, I’ll just be genuine.
Happy birthday, Britt. We “met” when you first commented on my blog wayyy back on July 6, 2006, and the last two and a half years have definitely been amazing. I’m so glad that I have gotten to be a part of your life and participate in the huge changes that have happened.
Even though I tease you about being “Mother of the Year”, I’m amazed at the forethought and consideration you put into every value you instill and every lesson you teach your children. They are going to grow up to be amazing people, and they are going to have you to thank for that. You support your entire family, sometimes using nothing but sheer force of will, and your strength is tremendous. You manage to run a household and work and write and experience life and even though it’s been hard, you still manage to make it look easy.
You’re not even 30 and you’ve accomplished more and seen and done more things in life than most people ever will. Your willingness to try new things and take that risk and look around the next corner makes an indelible impression on every person you meet, myself included. You’ve pushed me to move outside my comfort zone, you’ve made me more optimistic about people, and you’ve encouraged me to be more personal in life and online, and I appreciate that more than you’ll know. You have it within you to actually motivate others to do good things and to embrace life, even if you won’t admit it.
You’ve taken the obstacles that life has given you – obstacles that would block most people from succeeding – and turned them into tools and motivation for success. Nothing is insurmountable to you. Events that other people would use to become victims or would use as excuses are merely building blocks to you, and you’ve managed to become a smart, savvy, wonderful person.
You’re my best friend – one that I know I can count on whenever I need you. I can’t think of anyone better suited to be my confidante, my friend, my support, my conscience, my coach, and my surrogate family. You’re one of the smartest people I know and I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for you. I’m proud to be associated with you and thankful to be your friend.
Happy birthday. I love you (in a totally non-sexual, friend/little sister type of way that in no way impedes the love I have for my wife).
P.S. If you die before me, I’m totally using this as your eulogy too.
(Also, go wish KG a happy birthday, too.)
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You are one lucky fucker.
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Wow that almost sounded genuine. I agree you are one lucky fucker to have a goddess like Miss Britt in your life.
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Oh my God, you made me cry – thats a first for this blog. Lovely words. Happy Birthday Britt.
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Early eulogy practise, nice.
I’m getting into Miss Britt too, don’t tell anyone.
I hope she has a happy anniversary of her birth.
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Twitter: missbritt
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Awwww, thank you.
And thanks for posting an actual decent picture of me, instead of one of those ones that you think are decent that everyone else with eyes cringes at.
And, also?
This doesn’t count as my present.
:heartbeat:
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Twitter: themuskrat
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My birthday’s June 7. Feel free to post something similar.
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Twitter: missbritt
says:
P.S. Dear Internet,
No. Really. We are not fucking.
His wife is totally coming to my birthday party tonight.
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Twitter: Mommycosm
says:
OK, my eyes actually watered a bit when I read this post. Good job. It’s nice to see that you do have a heart…well, sometimes. I was all awwww…
Then I saw Miss Britt’s comment…
LOL!
*snort*
You two crack me up.
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You two have the kind of friendship I am jealous of. Adam, that was a truly beautiful post. (I never thought I’d ever say that without sarcasm!)
Britt, anyone who has ever met you has a ‘Britt-print’ on their heart. Happy Birthday, Sweet girl! :heartbeat:
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I was going to say EXACTLY what MetalMom said, except that I do remember some other posts here that were really nice, so I’d leave out that sarcasm sentence. As for the rest of the above comment? I ditto that.
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Twitter: Jayman3768
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You’re going to ruin your reputation if you keep posting genuinely nice things like this.
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I actually got teary-eyed at this post…which isn’t the first time..sometimes your hairy ass/nutsack pics make me cry, but this one was because it was beautiful, and truly from your heart.
Yes, Virginia, there is a heart in the gorilla. :heartbeat:
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Sweet. You should do eulogies for a living.
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Twitter: alotofnothing
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Haaaaapppy Birthday, Britt! You bring out all that is good and holy in Adam. And I believe that is a gift to be beholden.
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Twitter: Faiqa
says:
That was really, really nice, Adam.
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Twitter: msmegan
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Aw, I’m misting up over here. Well done my dear. :heartbeat:
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That was really very nice Adam!! What a sweet and fitting tribute to Britt, and a wonderful birthday wish. :clap:
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:heartbeat: :heartbeat:
Happy Birthday, Miss Britt!!! You already know I think you’re amazing. Or, you should know. Anyone who can get Adam to do the stuff you’ve gotten him to do is seriously, seriously awesome!
(Good job, Adam! You big softy!)
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This is a beautiful post and a great way to express your friendship.
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Awww Adam, you old softie. This was a really sweet post.
Yeah yeah, you can go back to being a fucker tomorrow, right?
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Twitter: poppycede
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Adam, this is a very sweet post.
Britt, HAPPY BIRFDY!
Adam and Britt, have a great time at the party! We’ll make a Brittini in Britt’s honor.
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Oh, and fortheloveofallthatisgoodandholy, please take pics of a drunk Britt. You know. To share with us.
Because there WILL be drunk pics, right? :martini:
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Twitter: s_csr
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Awwwwww….you’re so sweet!
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Very nice post and happy birthday Britt.
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So, it’s true that you’re actually just a big ole mushball with a heart of gold? Because this is very sweet.
You and Britt are like the Dave and Hilly of the East Coast, except short.
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Happy Birthday Britt! Bossy is still stuck back at the part where she isn’t yet 30.
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.
xoxoxoxo
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Twitter: http://whall.org/blog
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Who did you get to guest post? Is this Jared?
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Way to cover yourself in the penultimate paragraph.
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How sweet! And that is a really cute photo of Miss Britt. Happy birthday Miss Britt.
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Twitter: nycwatchdog
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Obviously she isn’t the only one getting older considering the obvious maturity of this post.
It sickens me.
But in a good way.
:thumbsup:
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Twitter: GingerSnaps
says:
This post had me saying “awww, that is so sweet!” the entire way through…Adam, you truly are a precious guy. I can’t wait to meet you.
Happy Birthday, Britt!
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Twitter: _scifidad_
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You just totally lost all your street cred. Totally.
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Awwwww :clap:
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that was really sweet.
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