What's in a number?

Well, today is the day! I am officially the big THREE-ZERO! Music, lights, fanfare! A three tiered cake, exotic presents, decorations everywhere!

"Mama, can I have breakfast?"

I'm up, I'm up. Yes, it is my 30th birthday today, and I am getting up with the sky not fully light making breakfast for my four year old. I make myself a glass of water and reflect on today's events. Let's see: get my nails done, buy a new outfit, go on a date with the hubby. No, no, wait. Still a little in dreamland, sorry. Let's try this again: laundry, vacuum, some light cleaning, make dinner. That's more like it!

It may seem like I am complaining, but I promise I am not. You know, I definitely imagined my 30th birthday to be a lot different then what it is. And at first, it did bum me out a little. I mean, who wants to wash skivvies and scrub toilets on their birthday? Honestly and truly, I am happy with my life. I never thought I would have so much. I have a wonderful family, near and far, and great friends. My life is wonderfully full, and I could never imagine it any other way. And don't worry, we are going out this weekend to celebrate!

This is going to be my best decade yet! So many changes are about to happen. I am happy with the direction my life is heading. I feel I finally know what is really important. So, here is to 30! Or as a good friend told me, 29 + 1! May the next 30 years be wilder than the first!

I hope today finds you happy and content.