Thursday, May 23, 2013

There's no stopping it...

Well here it is. The day I've pretended wasn't coming. The day I scoffed at, promising I would avoid. And yet, in about 4 hours I'll be head to head with it....my 30th birthday.  That's right, I'm getting old.  In years past I dreaded 30, thinking my good life, my dreams...and everything else would be gone, head south and not come back.  That was before I turned 29.  Once you get to the 1 year count down it gets real, BUT you have 364 days to figure it out.  That's where I am now, day 364, and surprisingly...it's not that bad.

Well, it wasn't that bad until I just looked down realized I went the whole day with a huge spit up ring on my dress- right below the collar bone.  Awesome.  Not sure what is worse, the fact I didn't notice it at any point when I washed my hands/looked in the mirror--or that I never smelled that distinct musty-spit up smell.  My oh my it's glamorous being a mom...I wouldn't trade it though, even on the hard days--they soon pass, and all the "bad stuff" is forgotten...I'm sure you have a story you could share on forgetting difficult times too :)

Back to getting old, had you asked me 5 years ago on my birthday where I would be in 5 years-- it surely would not look anything like it does now.  (Thank you Jesus I did not write my own story).  Back then, in 2008, I was planning to move to Washington DC, doing marketing/event planning "stuff", making lots of money, having fun- YOLO!!! (for all of you oldies like me, that means "you only live once"- great theology huh??)  PRAISE GOD that didn't pan out.  Believe me, some days I wonder what I would be like, where I would be if that were my path, then I shudder.  No thank you, I know how different it would be. I would not have cultivated relationships with friends & family like I have/do now.  I wouldn't have the most handsome, sweet, perfect-for-me husband that I do, or my 2 crazies (Brynnen & Graycen)!!  Most importantly, I am pretty positive I would not have a deep, growing relationship with Christ my Savior.  I wouldn't know the joy of community in the church and I certainly would not know what is truly important in life-- raising my sweet babies and growing old with my hubby-- all while trying to imitate Christ...in which we can't compare, and often fail- but are so grateful for the grace, mercy, compassion, love and patience our heavenly father has with/for us.

Wow, am I ever more aware how I was rescued from that to be transplanted in the south, as a loving wife and mother to the most precious beings on earth..even if it is chaotic & and I smell like spit up for a few months...

HERE'S TO BEING THIRTY!!  I am excited for the adventure it may bring!!


Our little family!

my MAIN squeeze!! 1 week before 30!

my heart...cuddling this morning :-)

crazies on mother's day!

   

5 comments:

What a Wonderful World said...

Great post Kari! It is great to see how God is blessing your life and to watch your family grow.

Heather Kanagy said...

awe, happy birthday sister! Love you :-) hope you have a great day tomorrow! and if it makes you feel any better, I've found four white hairs this past week, lol

Anonymous said...

Beautiful family and two awesome little ones who are blessed with one of the best mommies in the world! Love your blog and love you!

mzzbev said...

{{{GASP!!!}}} 30??!?!?! Where did that come from? You were just 20 yesterday!! :\ But oh, look at you now? :) Yielding to God's will and blessing you more than you can imagine. I'm so proud of you. Great post, as always!! Love you and Bappy Hirthday!!! Ms. Bev

Susan Sene said...

I can't ever seem to remember how old I am when people ask. I guess once you're past the big 3-0, you just lose track. :) I haven't found it to be that terrible. In fact, I've heard 30 is the new 20. So I like to think of it that way. Happy birthday dear sister!! Love you lots!