27 Years...Here's to 27 More!

Today, I turn 27. So, in 27 more years, I will be 54. That seems like such a long time away, but I've realized as I have gotten older that time gets a little faster each year. For instance...at this time last year, my baby Brayden was just a gigantic bump on my belly...and now the little stinker is almost a whole year old. I'm pretty much in denial that my boys are going to be 4 and 1...not sure how that happened! I just want to yell STOP and have them stop growing so FAST! Just slow down a LITTLE!! I wonder how my own mother feels when she realizes that I, her first baby, am 27. Hmmm. I cannot fathom being a grandparent...but who knows what life will look like in another 27 years!!

Anyway, yes, it's my birthday. I spent a lovely morning with my boys over at Jaime and Ja'dyn's house. We love playdates with them! I especially love them when coffee and fruit dip is involved! haha!! I wonder when it stops "Feeling" like your birthday. 22? 23? Not sure! Tonight, my husband is actually making dinner...one of my favorites...homemade pesto and roasted tomatoes!! So simple, so delicious! My parents are coming over for dinner this evening...well, it's only fair...my mom did all the real work to get me here, ya know! :-)

So, this is my first EVER blog. I've been thinking about this for some time now, and as I have made the decision to open a bakery, and as I have stepped into another year of life, and as I have received several suggestions about starting a blog to advertise this business, here it is. Thanks for reading! I'm pretty sure that, until my business is really started, this will mostly be rambling about my husband, my kids, losing weight, laundry, various daily experiences, etc...but that just gives you all a glimpse of our world and the journey the Capotosto family is on as we begin a business and trek through life.

I am so nervous about this decision. If you know me...you know that I am NOT good at "failure". For crying out loud, I once received a 90 on my report card and spent several days crying because a 90 is technically a B+ and not an A and it kept me off of high honor roll. Yes, that's me. So please...order some baked goods from me...haha!! HOWEVER...my good friend Emily posted a quote on facebook yesterday from Paula Deen: "The sin is not in failing, the sin is in not trying." I am inspired by Paula...I listened to an interview with her where she talked about starting her own business out of her garage, and look at the woman now! I'm not sure I will ever be that successful...but keep your eyes open, you might be seeing me on The Food Network sometime in the future!

In addition to being nervous, I am so excited!!! Aside from my family and reading, cooking/baking is one of my biggest passions!! What is better than sitting down to break bread with your family and being satisfied that the loaf of bread was kneaded by your own hands? I LOVE to bake and to cook, and I'm hoping that something homemade and delicious from MY kitchen will be finding its way to YOU when I'm officially open for business!!

Thanks again for reading, and I'll do my best to keep everyone posted as I start my new journey as a business owner and continue my life as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, handyman, nurse, security guard, maid...and baker!! Perhaps, if people still keep blogs in 27 years, you'll sign on in 2037...and who knows what will have happened! Welcome to my adventure!!