Our employment situation (or lack thereof) cast a shadow over several major events this year, and one of the casualties was my birthday. Today I turned 30 and I have to admit that my plans for the day were nothing like I imagined they would be. That's not to say that I had anything grand in mind, in fact, I can honestly say that I couldn't think of the best way to celebrate. I had a couple ideas, but nothing concrete and it's probably for the best as they would have been canceled anyway.
Jeff felt awful about the fact that he had no presents for me. I told him that the best birthday present he could give me was news that he had found a job. As the days slipped by, the more anxious we both became. But then, today, my birthday, Jeff received an offer of employment! It was tempered by the realization that I would still need to find a part time job, but wonderful wonderful news all the same. It's a lot easier to make up a small amount than the whole thing.
As I was changing Justin later that afternoon, I looked over at him and saw that he was holding both feet in his hands! He had finally found his toes! On my birthday! I clapped my hands and congratulated him. Of course he just smiled at me real big and laughed. That night we headed to our Disciple class where my mom surprised us all with cupcakes.
This birthday was a milestone in so many ways. I am now officially out of my 20's and into my 30's. I enter this decade of my life with more gray hair, lines on my face, and an inability to stay awake past 11:30pm. I also have a wonderful husband, two beautiful children, great friends and an amazing family. There is so much to look forward to and enjoy in the coming years that I cannot help but be excited about it.
For my birthday this year, my mom was here to help celebrate (which hasn't happened in more than 5 years), Jeff found employment in very uncertain economic times, and Justin found his toes! The best birthday presents I could have ever asked for. Ever.
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