So blessed!

So here I am, 30 years old. I'm not sure I ever imagined that I could actually be 30 and I definitely couldn't imagine what my life would be like at 30, but my Dad likes to say the only way to not get old is to die young so I'll have to say I'm 30 and loving it!!! I could have never imagined what a great life I would have at 30. That I would have 4 absolutely adorable children and a wonderful husband who makes it possible for me to stay home with them and soak in all of the joy and frustration that they dish out. I can't believe that at 19 I was smart enough to snag a great guy like Shaun.

On my birthday I spent the day doing the same ol' same ol'. Driving carpools, running errands, cleaning, mediating arguments, attending school events, homework, and last but not least trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I received calls and flowers from family and friends wishing me happy birthday as I went about my busy (and some what frustrating) day and it was nice to know that I was loved and thought of, but my favorite part of the day was when Shaun helped the kids surprise me with a cake (cheesecake) and flowers. After having to make a mad dash to the grocery store for last min. dinner ingredients (with all four kids in tow, so it wasn't much of a dash) I came home to find Shaun home early with everything set up and roses for each of the kids to give me. The excitement in their eyes was heart warming. They sang a great happy birthday and smothered me with hugs and kisses. Right then I felt paid in full for the days work and very thankful for the life I have been given. Shaun had lined up a babysitter (without me knowing impressive) so we headed out for dinner at Chipotle and to see a movie. Maybe 30 won't be so bad after all!!