thirty one

There, I said it. 31 great, long, hard, beautiful years. Last year when I turned 30, I cannot tell you how scared I was. I felt like I was losing a part of my youth and that I'd suddenly have to become an "adult". My 20's were over, and I was very afraid.

As it turns out, I had nothing to be afraid of. I didn't need to run out and buy a minivan, and I was still "me". One year into my 30's, and I can honestly say, these really are the best years of my life. I am truly blessed to have this life. 31 isn't so bad, in fact; it's great!

I have you two, and that fact alone proves to me that I have a wonderful life. You two are truly my world. You're the first thing I think about in the morning, and the last thing I think about at night. It may sound like alot, but believe me, when you have your own child you'll undertand the magnitude and depth of my love for you.

I have your dad, and even though it hasn't really been easy, I can honestly say that there is no other person that I'd rather have as the father of my children. He is an amazing dad, and you two are lucky to have him in your corner.

 For my 30th, Dad took me to Boston. How awesome is that??

I have a loving and supporting family who steps in to help me out whenever I need them, even when I don't realize I need them. Both of your grandmothers are the types of mothers and grandmothers that I one day aspire to be. Those are some really big shoes, and I hope I can fill them.

I have the most incredible friends, the type of friends that I pray you find. These ladies are just as excited as I am to see you grow up, the kind that I can share anecdotes of some crazy thing you did or said and are genuinely invested in your lives. These women will step in and lend a helping hand with you in a heartbeat.

I am very fortunate to have this life, and believe me, I don't take it for granted not even for a second. I have everything I could ever want, and you're at the very core of it.

Thank you for being all mine.