A 3 and a 0. Alone, they don't amount to much do they? Together though, they pack quite a powerful punch! Today is my 30th birthday! Oh, and that pesky twin brother of mine...its his birthday too. Happy Birthday "Big" brother....I love you and miss you more than you know!!
The day started well, I got a beautiful E-Card from my sweet friend Sarah, who also sent me a text at the butt crack of dawn telling me she hoped I had a wonderful birthday. Sarah, I love you girl! You are such a great friend, and I truly am blessed to have had you in my life for so many years now. You totally made my day today! Even Sarah's husband Nick sent me a nice birthday greeting. I was feeling the love fo sho!
The rest of the day was a little more dreary...not because I was sad about turning 30...quite the contrary actually! I am just not feeling that good, my rib area is getting more swollen and more painful, and the whole thing is really just starting to freak me out. Tuesday cant come soon enough around here.
The day really looked up though when Matthew got home. He came home with beautiful flowers and after he cooked me a wonderful dinner he and the kids kicked me out of the kitchen while they wrapped presents and made me cards. I totally made out!! Check out my loot:
Matthew got me a blender/food chopper thing that I have wanted forever, a BPA free water bottle with a straw spout which are like next to impossible to find, the Rascal Flatts greatest hits cd (it has Christmas songs on it too!) and a cd by Res. About 7 years ago I had bought the cd, and listened to it repeatedly for a good 6 months before it met some untimely demise. I havent ever been able to find it since, and it carries so many memories for me...I am very excited to have it at my fingertips again! And just to prove what an awesome guy I married, check out what he made me for dessert!
Mmmmm....Caramel Turtle Brownies. Check out the decorative swirls on that thing! Amazing, no? After we put the kiddos to bed, we watched a movie with Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie in it, which should have made it worth watching, but sadly it wasnt that great. I think it was called Wanted. Feel free to skip it if you havent already wasted your time ;)
You know, I am feeling pretty good about this whole 30 thing. I know lots of people make a big deal about it being the end of youth, and getting old and whatnot. My personal thoughts are that making it to 30 in one piece, especially given the way I spent my youth, is an accomplishment in itself. But to be where I am; 30, a new house just bought, married to my very best friend, surrounded by family and friends who love me, with two beautiful children at my side.....I am very damn lucky. 30 is my diving board, my cliff, my jumping off point. Today is where I give everything I have to looking forward....and leaving the past behind me. I will be comfortable in my own skin, no matter what size and shape it takes on. I birthed and fed two babies with this body, its stronger than I give it credit for. I will however start taking better care of it. If this latest health scare has taught me anything, its that I need to prioritize this. I will no longer concern myself with the thoughts/opinions/ and criticisms of others. I will silence my self doubt, and if needed....kicks its annoying little ass. I am who I am, and I will no longer question that for anyone. At the same time, I will strive to be the very best person that I can be, and learn from and be open to new challenges. I will spend more time with my kids. They deserve it. I will go on dates with my husband! He deserves it! I will love more, think less, and make the most of it all.
I even have a new anthem, a sweet song that about sums up all of the above for me. Cheesy, I know, but being 30 buys you that right. Its by Jason Mraz, and you have probably heard this song on the radio lately. If you haven't heard anything else by him...what are you waiting for? He has some great music, check out #3 and #7 on his album We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. But first, listen to this one and feel this great message!
*I'm Yours*
Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back
before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test
and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait
I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
So, i won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm sure
there's no need to complicate our time is short
this is our fate
I'm yours
Scooch on over closer, dear
And I will nibble your ear
I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror
and bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
and so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I'd be sayin' is there ain't no better reason
to rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
it's what we aim to do
our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more,
no more it cannot wait
I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you will find that the sky is yours
so please don't, please don't, please don't,
there's no need to complicate,
Cause our time is short
This, this, this is our fate,
I'm yours
The day started well, I got a beautiful E-Card from my sweet friend Sarah, who also sent me a text at the butt crack of dawn telling me she hoped I had a wonderful birthday. Sarah, I love you girl! You are such a great friend, and I truly am blessed to have had you in my life for so many years now. You totally made my day today! Even Sarah's husband Nick sent me a nice birthday greeting. I was feeling the love fo sho!
The rest of the day was a little more dreary...not because I was sad about turning 30...quite the contrary actually! I am just not feeling that good, my rib area is getting more swollen and more painful, and the whole thing is really just starting to freak me out. Tuesday cant come soon enough around here.
The day really looked up though when Matthew got home. He came home with beautiful flowers and after he cooked me a wonderful dinner he and the kids kicked me out of the kitchen while they wrapped presents and made me cards. I totally made out!! Check out my loot:
Matthew got me a blender/food chopper thing that I have wanted forever, a BPA free water bottle with a straw spout which are like next to impossible to find, the Rascal Flatts greatest hits cd (it has Christmas songs on it too!) and a cd by Res. About 7 years ago I had bought the cd, and listened to it repeatedly for a good 6 months before it met some untimely demise. I havent ever been able to find it since, and it carries so many memories for me...I am very excited to have it at my fingertips again! And just to prove what an awesome guy I married, check out what he made me for dessert!
Mmmmm....Caramel Turtle Brownies. Check out the decorative swirls on that thing! Amazing, no? After we put the kiddos to bed, we watched a movie with Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie in it, which should have made it worth watching, but sadly it wasnt that great. I think it was called Wanted. Feel free to skip it if you havent already wasted your time ;)
You know, I am feeling pretty good about this whole 30 thing. I know lots of people make a big deal about it being the end of youth, and getting old and whatnot. My personal thoughts are that making it to 30 in one piece, especially given the way I spent my youth, is an accomplishment in itself. But to be where I am; 30, a new house just bought, married to my very best friend, surrounded by family and friends who love me, with two beautiful children at my side.....I am very damn lucky. 30 is my diving board, my cliff, my jumping off point. Today is where I give everything I have to looking forward....and leaving the past behind me. I will be comfortable in my own skin, no matter what size and shape it takes on. I birthed and fed two babies with this body, its stronger than I give it credit for. I will however start taking better care of it. If this latest health scare has taught me anything, its that I need to prioritize this. I will no longer concern myself with the thoughts/opinions/ and criticisms of others. I will silence my self doubt, and if needed....kicks its annoying little ass. I am who I am, and I will no longer question that for anyone. At the same time, I will strive to be the very best person that I can be, and learn from and be open to new challenges. I will spend more time with my kids. They deserve it. I will go on dates with my husband! He deserves it! I will love more, think less, and make the most of it all.
I even have a new anthem, a sweet song that about sums up all of the above for me. Cheesy, I know, but being 30 buys you that right. Its by Jason Mraz, and you have probably heard this song on the radio lately. If you haven't heard anything else by him...what are you waiting for? He has some great music, check out #3 and #7 on his album We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. But first, listen to this one and feel this great message!
*I'm Yours*
Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back
before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test
and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait
I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
So, i won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm sure
there's no need to complicate our time is short
this is our fate
I'm yours
Scooch on over closer, dear
And I will nibble your ear
I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror
and bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
and so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I'd be sayin' is there ain't no better reason
to rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
it's what we aim to do
our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more,
no more it cannot wait
I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you will find that the sky is yours
so please don't, please don't, please don't,
there's no need to complicate,
Cause our time is short
This, this, this is our fate,
I'm yours