THE BIG 3-0

Yep, it happened, the inevitable. I passed the eternal age of 29 and am now 30 (said in a whisper). According to everyone else I have to start lying about my age. I am not really sure if I am up for that. What is so wrong with 30? I am actually looking forward to 30. I don't feel different than 29, I do feel old sometimes, but I am blaming that on the baby. I am tired and I ache, but that will end when he comes out...right?

Things I am looking forward too in my "30's" :

Being done having kids. I love my kiddos, but I am thinking that 3's good enough and I really don't know if I could be pregnant again.

My kids will all be in school, and I might be able to start teaching again.

A house might be a possibility in my 30's.

I might be more reverent, maybe mature a little (I really am not holding my breath.)

I am going to try really hard to get back to my "wedding day" weight.

I am going to love life and try to capture every moment I can, because I know that in just a few years time, "It's all down hill".

I had a great birthday. I worked Aaron to the bone, it kinda felt good, then I kinda felt sorry for him. I keep telling myself, it was nothing I hadn't asked him to do before, I could just demand it more today. I feel really good right now, prepared, ready for our next new adventure, and that is a great gift.

Friday night I went to my mom's house and she made me dinner and helped me tie a quilt for Christmas.

Saturday we took two loads to the storage one load to DI and got all the baby gear out. I am really close to being done on my Christmas shopping and am getting prepared to put up the tree next week. I have an induction date set with the hospital, Dec. 19 and I found a great group of midwives to help with the delivery. I am feeling very content and happy right now.

I am grateful for this weekend and for all of the birthday wishes that were sent my way. I have a great group of friends and family. I am a very lucky girl, a very lucky 30 (whispered again) year old.