That’s right. Today is officially my 30th birthday (or my second annual 29th birthday, as I have been referring to it all year), which means it will be a day of reflection on the blog. I’m not going to lie, until recently I was really having a hard time with the idea of turning 30. Not because I think 30 is old (it’s not!), and not because I’m not thankful to just be here having another birthday at all. I think it was because I kept focusing on the fact that it was the “end” of something. The end of my twenties. The end of an era.
Me at age 2 or 3 (early ’80s) |
A lot happened during my twenties. Here’s a little decade in-review: I met my husband when I was 21, got engaged at 22, married at 23, was expecting my first child at 24, gave birth to my first baby at 25, spent 26 becoming acclimated to motherhood, had my second child at 27, adjusted to having two children at age 28, moved to a new home (and started this blog) at 29, and now here I am. After doing some soul searching and trying to figure out exactly why 30 was such a hard number for me to swallow, I finally convinced myself to see it for what it really is. It’s not the end of anything. It’s a new beginning. I am so excited to find out what’s in store for this next decade. I look forward to a lot of wonderful things: Watching my boys grow and change. Spending time with friends and family. Continuing to explore where this blog will lead me. Learning and continuing to grow personally and professionally. More children? Ok maybe that’s overly ambitious, let me rephrase that. Another child? Maybe. As for the more immediate future, I’m trying to emotionally prepare myself for the fact that my sweet little Aiden will be starting pre-school in just a few days. Where has the time gone?
Our family has been so blessed and we have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for every moment of this life I’ve been given, and I am thankful for each and every one of you who take the time to read my blog. It means more to me than you know.
My twenties were wonderful and I’d like to think that my thirties will be even better. So here’s to the big 3-0! Besides, 30 is the new 20 anyway. Right? Someone tell me I’m right….
My sister (right) and I circa 1986. |
Me (and a fish). I was around 8 years old. |
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
happy birthday! 🙂
Erin Spain says
Thanks Cassie!
Eclectically Vintage says
30 is the new 20 (so that makes me 20something)!! Hope you have an amazing day!
Kelly
Erin Spain says
Thank you for agreeing, Kelly! 🙂 And thanks for the birthday wishes.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Thirty is nothing girl! You’re just a baby 🙂 Enjoy every day. Birthdays are a gift to treasure. Hope you have many, many more!!!
Erin Spain says
Thanks Shannon!
Jessica Kielman says
Girly, my 30’s have been fabulous…I have become more confident, learned to relax a little, and really found myself. It’s been wonderful! I hope you have a great birthday! Shannon and I got you a little present…check your fb numbers 😉
Happy Birthday, sweet Erin!
Erin Spain says
Thank you, Jessica! Hope my 30s are as wonderful as yours have been. And thanks so much for the FB boost!
Erin {Home Everyday} says
Happy Birthday! Also, you are right, 30 is SO the new 20! Before I turned 30, everyone kept telling me that life just keeps getting better, and I have to say I agree. With age I feel smarter and more confident. I don’t have the same insecurities as I did in my 20’s. My 20’s were busy just like yours, but I have a feeling that my 30’s will be busier (in a good way).
Erin Spain says
Thank you, Erin! I’m hoping the 30s will be awesome.
Dewdrop Gardens says
Happy belated birthday!! Your childhood pictures are sooo cute. I remember being excited when I turned 30, my mom had always told me her 30’s were the best time of her life. I have to agree. I have 2 daughters who turned 36 & 32 this year and they agree, too! You have so much to look forward to…enjoy every minute!
Debbie 🙂