My 30th Birthday!

Well, the dreaded day has come and gone. I have to say that I feel no different, and since the event has passed I am no longer worried about being 30. I think once I am officially "in my 30's" I may feel differently. Now when I go to the little liquor store at Longo's to grab my wine spritzers (Naked Grape...yum!)I am secretly thinking "Please Please! Ask for my ID!". I bought a magazine to read at the pool the other day and I realized there was still the "What to wear in your 20's, 30's and 40's" section. Now I have to move up a section! Time to shop for a completely new wardrobe! right.

At any rate, my life is good. A wonderful husband and 2 delightful little girls, loving family, great friends. It doesn't really matter how old I am. My friend Lisa just sent me a message that said, "Youth isn't defined by age". Why are you so wise Lisa? Or maybe someone told her the same thing in April when she turned 30.

For the big day we got up early and went to Cora's for breakfast, as per usual. I had my same breakfast that I always had, no need to get crazy.

But before that, I got to open some wonderful gifts. Paige and Rose got me an apron, a cooking with kids cook book, some oven mitts, table napkins, socks, and reusable bag. Mike got me a beautiful pearl ring and bracelet. I absolutely love them. He has always wanted to get me pearl earrings, which I have never liked, but I love this jewellery.

After quickly buying a cooler bag, we packed it up for a picnic and headed to a huge pool that is literally 3 minutes from our house in a provincial park. We had never been there before, which was obvious when we walked in and everyone had brough their own beach umbrellas or had scored spots in the shade early in the day. Us crazies were stuck in the full on sun in the 40 degree heat. Rose had to be confined to her stroller while she was sleeping, and then when she woke up we had to make shade with the combination of the stroller, and a little baby tent we had brought. Mike and I took turns with Paige in the oddly freezing water to cool off. We eventually had to wedge ourselves inbetween 3 families in the shade. It was quite nice there and Rose lied in the baby tent thing and fell asleep.

In the evening we went to my Dad and Maura's house for my other typical birthday meal of pizza and ice cream cake. We also celebrated James' birthday too which was on the 29th.

After dinner we headed to the basement for some family fun on the Wii fit. Paige really got into it and would reming everyone what to do when it was there turn. Paige has her own Mii and had a couple of rounds on the ski jump and slalom. Rose joined in for various games too.

For my birthday my dad had unearthed my old immunization record which contains all of my weigh-ins up to age 2. I seem about the same size as Paige, just a bit taller. He also found a little book my mom made for him when she was pregnant with me. It was for while she was in the hospital giving birth. It gave him instructions on breathing and coaching exercises, but also had such helpful tidbits as what to cook himself for dinner at home! Even going so far as to remind him to turn off the oven and stove. Funny to think about my dad as a 28 year old so freaked out and sleep deprived by the birth of his child that he would need lists of possible meals and recipes for the few days she was in the hospital. He says that it wasn't going to far and that he probably really needed the help.

I was also spolied with a ton of books that I need to start reading-- they look fantastic...the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series, and the newest book by Lawrence Hill who wrote "Book of Negroes". I also have bath products to use, a gift card to spend at the mall, games to play and recipes to make! A great haul! haha.

Now it's time to focus on Paige's birthday! Oh, and our anniversary which is tomorrow..