Truths and Ice Cream

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Three truths for this now thirty-three-year-old:
1. Mommy value is greater than market value.
2. Do what you love and blessings follow.
3. Never compromise your integrity.

There’s nothing like turning a year older to do some self-reflecting. I’ve always known those three things are important, but they’ve never been more true till this year. Simply knowing about things is different from living them.

Happy birthday to me! Thank you to all those who’ve already greeted. Thank you to all those who read my blog. Thank you for following my little cove in the blogosphere. Thank you for being part of this little community.

I wish I could give out birthday ice cream to all of you right now, but virtual ice cream sharing hasn’t been invented yet (I think!). So let’s just pretend we’ve got an ice cream cone each with your flavor of choice. :) This birthday girl’s having good ol’ chocolate with nuts and marshmallows. What’s your ice cream going to be?

Image credit: the notebook doodles

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

26 Comments on Truths and Ice Cream

  1. xingkit
    July 30, 2010 at 6:28 am (14 years ago)

    Selecta’s Very Rocky Road.

    Happy, happy birthday, Toni! :)
    xingkit´s last blog post ..Lets

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  3. Julie
    July 30, 2010 at 8:14 am (14 years ago)

    Happy birthday Toni. This is one very special day made more special by that little guy who is a constant joy.

    My cone has coffee crumble ice cream. Two big scoops 😀

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  4. neva | manilamommy
    July 30, 2010 at 11:21 am (14 years ago)

    happy happy birthday!! i’m so glad to have found your blog and to have connected with you on twitter 😀 aaaand big thanks for the scoop of ben & jerry’s new york super fudge chunk!!! have a great day!
    neva | manilamommy´s last blog post ..Belated Happy Birthday

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  5. shella
    July 30, 2010 at 11:57 am (14 years ago)

    Hi! Happy Birthday to you! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and thoughts with us, your readers. Indeed we are learning a lot. enjoy your special day! Godbless you and your family!

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  6. shella
    July 30, 2010 at 11:59 am (14 years ago)

    by the way, i love double dutch and cookies and cream ice cream…lol!

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  7. Maita
    July 30, 2010 at 12:01 pm (14 years ago)

    Happy Birthday Toni of Wifely Steps! I’ve been reading your blog for some years now and I’ve always enjoyed the visit! Hope you have a wonderful, beautiful day!
    Maita´s last blog post ..Of Book Love and Libraries

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  9. Daphne
    July 30, 2010 at 2:11 pm (14 years ago)

    Happy happy birthday, Toni =)

    Your blog has been a constant source of inspiration for me.

    I’ll have 2 scoops of mint chocolate, please. 😀

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  10. Paz
    July 30, 2010 at 2:48 pm (14 years ago)

    two scoops of very rocky road ! Have a very happy birthday !!!

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  12. eds
    July 30, 2010 at 3:18 pm (14 years ago)

    thanks too for sharing your knowledge. your blog is really a source of inspiration.

    happy birthday toni! may all your wishes come true.

    mine, 2 scoop of pistachio ice cream. uhmmm… iluvet!
    eds´s last blog post ..photo- 17-365

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  15. notsquare
    July 30, 2010 at 5:21 pm (14 years ago)

    I’m havin’ a mint-chocolate ice cream with you 😀
    it’s my fave! 😀

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  17. JENNIE
    July 30, 2010 at 9:48 pm (14 years ago)

    happy birthday Ms.Toni…i’ll go with a scoop of mango flavored ice cream please!

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  18. Nenette
    July 30, 2010 at 10:12 pm (14 years ago)

    Happy Birthday, dear Toni! I hope all your birthday wishes come true. :)
    I will toast your 33rd with a big dish of chocolate/vanilla softserve ice cream dipped in a chocolate shell!
    Much love… xo
    Nenette´s last blog post ..it rained mosquitoes- then we came home

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  19. Connie
    July 31, 2010 at 6:16 am (14 years ago)

    Belated birthday greetings, Toni! Hope you enjoyed ice cream with your boys. I’d like a huge scoop of BTIC’s pistachio, please.
    Connie´s last blog post ..Shopping for Baby Stuff

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  23. dyanie
    August 2, 2010 at 12:39 am (14 years ago)

    Belated Happy Birthday, Toni! :)

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  24. kalaydoskop
    August 2, 2010 at 5:03 pm (14 years ago)

    Happy birthday Toni! I’m an avid reader of yours… i always go to your site whenever I’m stressed at work…hehehe…Cheers!

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  25. renin
    August 2, 2010 at 6:32 pm (14 years ago)

    belated happy birthday Ms. Toni! ^_^

    Here’s a big cone of Selecta’s Cookies n’ Cream for you…

    more birthdays to come…
    renin´s last blog post ..Peanuts in the garden

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  26. Eper
    August 3, 2010 at 10:36 am (14 years ago)

    Belated Happy Birthday, Toni! :)

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