Team Espinoza

First, let me say that this post is not a ploy to get you to wish me a happy birthday in the comments. I merely want to share how excited I am about my birthday.

Today I turn 30 years old. I have been looking forward to this birthday for a while. The other night my friend Wendy was surprised by my enthusiasm, “You are excited to be turning thirty?”  Yeah, I am. I have done a lot in the past decade that I am really proud of. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree, got married, had a career, made two babies, breastfed both for over a year, and recently ran a marathon. In fact, I am a little tired from my twenties.

I  mark my twenties with high heals, frequent showers, late nights, and a freedom to travel anywhere. Now I am content wearing flats, something I never thought would happen. I still shower often, but somedays I feel like I have to move mountains to get it done. I still stay up late, but I eventually pay for it and I have become more dependent on a morning cuppa. I still love to travel, but I bring a lot more luggage and have to incorporate bed times.

My life is different now, but I love it. I am happy with the status of everything in my life. Daniel and I are recently taking on more leadership at church. I am hopeful with the new challenges that face me. I am thankful for another decade on this earth. I am so blessed and I love my family. I don’t know how my thirties can top my twenties.

Not so fun fact: I have spent at least 5% of my twenties throwing up. Not because I was hungover, but from morning sickness. Not fun. (6 out of 120 months.) I hope I throw up less in my thirties.

I am happy to become a part of the thirtysomething club. My husband has been in it a while now. A few of my friends that have already joined the club all guarantee it is a good decade. I can’t wait to see what is next!