I had these visions of turning of 30. I envisioned I would be wise and confident and that I would know how to cook really good. And that someone somewhere would take a really great photo of me - like one for the ages.
Mmmmuph.
Oh well. The truth is I'm still learning how to make hard decisions and still figuring out who I am. And that timeless picture will have to wait another day or year.
30 was hard. Sound cliche. But true. I'll never be in my 20's again. That's how birthdays work. They keep coming. And 30 was like a dark storm cloud headed my way all summer. Maybe I am gloomy about it because just thinking about celebrating 30 years makes me tired. The only thing we celebrate lately is when Mikael falls asleep. And I should be dancing in the street for all my 30 years. They have been good. Real good.
Today, I asked Jace just as Mom used to ask me, "How old are you?" I know Jace is 32 but when he is squirting my 4 years old with water just to get a rise - the question is appropriate.
Do you know his response?
"How old are you?"
Ouch. He knew that one would hurt this week.
4 comments:
Linds :) you're such an inspiration to me. I thought about your on your birthday. I'm glad you posted pictures. I am honestly still having a hard time believing I'm 30 myself, and in a few short months I'll no longer be 30. Things never slow down. You have a beautiful family and I love reading your blog. Happy Birthday girl :)
30...I totally get it! Last year I hated it and I started freaking out about my skin and how some things may never look the same BUT you do have such a sweet little family and if I must say you don't look like the mom because you look so young and cute! I wish I was 30 and had four cute kids and looked like you, seriously! So I think this is going to be a GREAT year for you!
Oh and btw I just had to laugh when you commented on my post about how my pics from home should make me want to move back. I gotta say this slow life is not for me! No way could I do it, I feel sad saying that bc we grew up here but I just couldn't do it! Thanks for the websites too!!! Happy Birthday!
WHat a delicious surprise to find I had not only missed one post of yours but three!!! WHere have I been?
30? Awwww. It's not so bad. Once you get over the shock of it, life goes on. And it's just as good as before.
Happy Birthday!! I felt the same way darn it and now I am creepin up to my mid thirties... oh geez! Plus our 8 month baby chick still isn't sleeping through the night and boy do I feel like that is aging me!
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