So now I'm 30

Today is my much anticipated, much dreaded 30th birthday. My father-in-law was the first to wish me happy birthday last night--he's on a business trip in Taiwan and it was already the morning of September 20th over there! And I had a full email box this morning with wishes from friends and offers of free desserts from Baskin Robbins and Eat N Park, so I have to say it's been a good day so far.

I'm not really that upset about turning 30. I thought I'd be all bent about it, and freaking out, but it's really no big deal. I'm in a good place in my life, and I'm really happy with where things are going too. The only weird thing is I feel like expectations are higher in your 30's. Like you're suddenly supposed to have a handle on things, and be accomplishing things, have it all figured out. What my mother-in-law refers to as the "Jesus years" (30-33). Your 20's are for screwing around, and now it's time to get serious. The odd thing is, a lot of the time I still feel like I'm 17. How did I end up with this husband and these kids to take care of? It boggles the mind.

So today I'm 30. The start of a new decade for me, one that will hopefully be filled with joy and love and lots more fun. Bring it on.