The Sneaky-Peaky Happy Birthday, Katie, Post

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You guys, a year has gone by since I did my sneaky-peaky Happy Birthday, Katie post. I can't even believe that. But here we are, and I have the complete honor, once again, in wishing our very own the Mundiest of Mamas, Ms. Katie B, a very happy birthday!

She's shared on social media that this birthday is a milestone one, but that's her story to tell. Milestones are only labels, and I've got a few I wanted to use that best describe Katie. 

You see, my story is one of friendship that's lasted 9 years. Friends who have met IRL only once, but have shared so many milestones together. From that first day of preschool drop-off to the first day of college drop-off. We've spent many of our mama moments together (virtually speaking). I've cried on her shoulder so many times and laughed with her until bladder control became an issue for both of us (I know, I know, I'm sharing way too much!). She's got a wealth of knowledge when it comes to raising kids. She's the most patient of listeners. She's a dispenser of valuable advice. She's that friend who knows when you need a chat the most. Simply put, she's the kindest. 

Book-wise? Where do I even start? She is what every fangirl wants to be. She defends what she loves and makes zero excuses. She will promote a book that's not on anyone's radar, yet. Trust me, she will make you pick it up and read it just so you can fangirl with her. And then you will laugh so much and swoon at the same points that the shared experience will be one you will both reference years later. Simply put, she's the truest of bookworms. 

As for life-work-family balance. I honestly don't know how she does it. I've watched her work a 40-hour-plus week at work, move into a new house, become team mom for both of her kids' teams and throw a birthday party or two without missing a beat. I mean it. Not a cupcake was forgotten. Not a blog post was missed. Not a productive work hour was lost. Simply put, she is the multi in multi-tasking. 

To my kind, bookwormish, multi-tasker-extraordinaire friend, I wish you the happiest of birthdays. May this year be the best one, yet. May it be filled with much love, much laughter and many, many happy memories. I always say that the gift of friendship is the greatest gift of all, and I thank you for that precious gift. Now, go get this milestone and make it absolutely everything you've always wanted it to be!

Taken in March 2013 for the Clockwork Princess tour. The only time we met in real life.