I May Be 30, But I've Still Got It!

Turning 30, wasn't exactly easy. For the last 6 months, I have been dreading turning this number. Despite the fact that everyone kept telling me that I was approaching the best decade of my life, the thought of turning 30 did not bring feelings of joy only feelings of dread. In fact, for the last 6 months, every time someone would ask me how old I am, I would immediately answer, "29, but I'm almost 30." Then, all of a sudden, logic sunk in and I realized how stupid of me that was! Why did I label myself as being 30, for so long, when I wasn't? I should have relished in being 29 for as long as I could. In my mind, 30-year olds were grown-ups with mortgages, nice cars, careers, children, and bigger butts. But, wait, I have all of those things...so it is true...I am a grown-up! Now that I have established that I am 30 (and a grown-up); I have decided that instead of feeling dread and sadness towards turning 30 and mourning my 20's, I would rather think that, although, I may be 30, I've still got it! And here's why:

• I am self-assured in who I am. I know what I want and how to get it!
• I've got a rockin' new hairdo. An updated hairdo always keeps you young (right?).
• Most people don't think I am a day over 25 (or so I like to think).
• I've got great taste in music!
  
• I can run for 35-45 minutes straight without getting winded!
• I am more flexible than I was at 20--thanks to Pilates!
• The husband still hates to see me go, but LOVES to watch me leave! As the husband says, "it's that honky tonk badonkadonk!"
  
• I am sexy (or so I like to tell myself).
• I am a fantastic mom...I can brush my teeth, give the kids a bath, shave my legs, pack a lunch, kiss the husband good-bye, change a diaper, and talk on the phone all at the same time (hee hee).
  
• I have become, somewhat, an expert at multi-tasking.
• I graduated from College and have my degree.
• I am married.
• I survived three pregnancies, three labor and deliveries, three nursing babies, and am raising 3 children all under the age of 5.
• I auditioned for American Idol (if that doesn't mean I've got it, then I don't know what does!).
• I have a great family and terrific friends!

I'm sure there is more that I could add, but if that doesn't mean I've got it, then I don't know what does!

As a side note, I had a terrific birthday! It was definitely a birthday hullabulloo to remember! Devon bought me some beautiful earrings from Tiffany's to signify my turning 30. My friend gave me a party to remember. Then, Devon pampered me for the day with a pedicure, new cut and highlights in my hair, and a night on the town, ALONE (Yes, NO Kids!)! We went to a movie and to Roy's with some friends and had a great time. It was a blast turning 30!