So This Is Thirty...

I know, it's way overdue...but nonetheless, the milestone has now come and gone. As much as I would like to bury my head in the sand, I'm forcing myself to acknowledge the event (via the blog world anyways).

I knew I was getting old when Dad asked me what I wanted, and after a 30 second consideration, I realized my dream gift was:

Yikes.  How the material desires of our hearts change.  In my younger days, I might have asked for something more along the lines of:

Or even a trip to:

But now that I'm 30?  Energy star appliances, with nearly silent wash cycles and shorter drying times have captured my obsession.  Double Yikes.

Despite my newfound intense desire for these mechanical marvels, they didn't make my 30 year old budget --quite yet--but all good things come to those who wait, right?  Apart from the materialness, 30 has been very good to me so far.  I'm feeling more blessed than ever--thanks to the Lord, first and foremost.  But also a big thanks to a super patient and supportive husband and two kids that keep me on my toes and make every day more interesting. And finally, 30 is much more bearable due to the most wonderful friends and family.  I'm so grateful for the phone calls, cards and visits wishing me well, (and some welcoming me to the club) on the big day.  A girl could not ask for a better entrance to a brand new decade!!

So, farewell 20s.  I'll miss you--and all the sleep I enjoyed, the errands I ran in under an hour, the mornings I slept in, and the wrinkles I didn't have.  But hello 30s--official adulthood!