30th birthday blog… I’ve been thinking
about what to write for what seems like weeks now and still can’t come up with
anything good. What have most people done by the time they’re 30? Does it
really matter what everyone else has done by this point or what God has planned
for me ? It’s hard to not compare yourselves to other people. I’ve seriously
been dreading turning 30 for about 2 years now, especially in the last few
months. I don’t know what it is about that number. In some ways I still feel
like I’m 16 years old. I don’t feel like I’m actually 30! It feels like 30 was
always sooooo far away, and now that it’s here I’m not sure what to think. In
other ways I feel like I am really old. I’m sure that having 3 kids makes you
feel older compared to 30 year olds without any kids. I’m pretty much busy from
the time I open my eyes until the time I go to bed at night.. and even through
the middle of the night because when you are a parent you are always on call! I
think that this year I will tackle some goals I’ve had for awhile, try some new
things and start taking better care of myself. In the last year I’ve had at
least 10 sinus infections because my allergies are out of control,( currently
have one actually) developed high blood pressure for the first time in my life,
and now I have this weird thing with both my feet killing me.. to the point
where I can barely get out of bed in the morning. Really need to get that
figured out.
Here’s what I could think of in terms of what I’ve accomplished in my 30 years…
Had an amazing childhood full of great memories.. a lot of people don’t have that! It actually shocks me when people don’t speak to other family members because I didn’t grow up around that at all. There are no awkward silences when we get together and it’s always a fun time to this day. When I was little my friend JaneAnn said she wished she could be a part of my family because she didn’t have a lot of cousins, etc and we always had so much fun. Everyone loved being a LaFave. Of course I just got lucky to get the family that I have, but I’ve always been thankful. Most people don’t have 25+people in their family alone they could call if they ever needed anything but I do.
Had a great high school experience- People think I’m crazy when I say I’d go back to high school and do it all over again. It was so much fun for me, probably because school was never hard for me. Things were so easy back then! I wish I would’ve graduated college on time but I’ll get there someday.
Learned from my mistakes!
Gained a lot of knowledge in the medical field and a lot of great work experience.
Been a good mother to my own kids and to Paizley. At the end of every long hard day, I go to sleep knowing that I was the best Mom I could possibly be. Even if I get nothing else right in a day or don’t accomplish much, I know that my kids think I’m a good Mom and they tell me often. That’s what keeps me going! They are 3 of the happiest kids and it really could’ve turned out differently for all 3 of them considering their past circumstances.
Been a thoughtful person- I love getting people gifts and cards. Just ask Dustin how many cards he’s gotten from me over the years.. sometimes he’s like really? Another card? Haha
Been a reliable person- if someone needs me to be somewhere at a certain time, I will be there. I’m hardly ever late, and I follow through on things that I promise.
Learned the piano- I started when I was 9 and just took off on my own. I wish I had more time to play now, but sometimes I’ll break out the piano and start playing and it all comes back to me. I hope my kids learn an instrument because it’s something they will love all of their life.
Played sports- I had so much fun as a kid playing softball. Just last weekend my family got together and played baseball. My Dad hit us balls like he used to when we were little, and everyone said I did pretty good.. for an out of shape almost 30 year old!
Kept going through really hard times- from a divorce to another awful relationship, raising kids by myself, there were times we literally had nothing. I worked 2 jobs because I always knew they depended on me. We got a new house and I loved providing everything they needed. It was never easy but I did it for my kids.
Having a great sense of humor! Ask my sister, anything makes me laugh. I think it’s how I get through hard times.. I just try to make a joke out of everything.
Found my partner for life and an amazing daughter came along with him. I don't know what I'd do without Dustin. Sometimes we want to strangle each other, but everyone would in our shoes.. the stress we have is unimaginable on a daily basis. We are the only 2 parents in our 3 kids lives doing any of the financial, emotional, physical things for them. I'm really glad we found each other and completed each others' families. I can't wait for many more years with him and as a family! I love being a Mom to 3 kids as hard as it is. I wouldn't trade my life for an easier life or more money, more success, etc... I think I'm right where I need to be right now. I'm pretty happy "just being a Mom" for right now and working part time.
Here’s what I could think of in terms of what I’ve accomplished in my 30 years…
Had an amazing childhood full of great memories.. a lot of people don’t have that! It actually shocks me when people don’t speak to other family members because I didn’t grow up around that at all. There are no awkward silences when we get together and it’s always a fun time to this day. When I was little my friend JaneAnn said she wished she could be a part of my family because she didn’t have a lot of cousins, etc and we always had so much fun. Everyone loved being a LaFave. Of course I just got lucky to get the family that I have, but I’ve always been thankful. Most people don’t have 25+people in their family alone they could call if they ever needed anything but I do.
Had a great high school experience- People think I’m crazy when I say I’d go back to high school and do it all over again. It was so much fun for me, probably because school was never hard for me. Things were so easy back then! I wish I would’ve graduated college on time but I’ll get there someday.
Learned from my mistakes!
Gained a lot of knowledge in the medical field and a lot of great work experience.
Been a good mother to my own kids and to Paizley. At the end of every long hard day, I go to sleep knowing that I was the best Mom I could possibly be. Even if I get nothing else right in a day or don’t accomplish much, I know that my kids think I’m a good Mom and they tell me often. That’s what keeps me going! They are 3 of the happiest kids and it really could’ve turned out differently for all 3 of them considering their past circumstances.
Been a thoughtful person- I love getting people gifts and cards. Just ask Dustin how many cards he’s gotten from me over the years.. sometimes he’s like really? Another card? Haha
Been a reliable person- if someone needs me to be somewhere at a certain time, I will be there. I’m hardly ever late, and I follow through on things that I promise.
Learned the piano- I started when I was 9 and just took off on my own. I wish I had more time to play now, but sometimes I’ll break out the piano and start playing and it all comes back to me. I hope my kids learn an instrument because it’s something they will love all of their life.
Played sports- I had so much fun as a kid playing softball. Just last weekend my family got together and played baseball. My Dad hit us balls like he used to when we were little, and everyone said I did pretty good.. for an out of shape almost 30 year old!
Kept going through really hard times- from a divorce to another awful relationship, raising kids by myself, there were times we literally had nothing. I worked 2 jobs because I always knew they depended on me. We got a new house and I loved providing everything they needed. It was never easy but I did it for my kids.
Having a great sense of humor! Ask my sister, anything makes me laugh. I think it’s how I get through hard times.. I just try to make a joke out of everything.
Found my partner for life and an amazing daughter came along with him. I don't know what I'd do without Dustin. Sometimes we want to strangle each other, but everyone would in our shoes.. the stress we have is unimaginable on a daily basis. We are the only 2 parents in our 3 kids lives doing any of the financial, emotional, physical things for them. I'm really glad we found each other and completed each others' families. I can't wait for many more years with him and as a family! I love being a Mom to 3 kids as hard as it is. I wouldn't trade my life for an easier life or more money, more success, etc... I think I'm right where I need to be right now. I'm pretty happy "just being a Mom" for right now and working part time.
Yes, I actually did have to make a list so I could see the positives... and of course, I am thankful to be alive every day! 30 will just take some getting used to.
While thinking of something I could do on my birthday, I ran across this verse:
Galatians 6:10 says, “Don’t miss an opportunity to be good to people.” When you’re good to people, you’re sowing a seed for God to be good to you.
I decided to do 30 random acts of kindness on my birthday to make it something positive! I always like to do nice things for people and I try to be thoughtful, but I’m sure there are many more things I could be doing in a day for other people. I hope that others will follow my lead and do the same today.
While thinking of something I could do on my birthday, I ran across this verse:
Galatians 6:10 says, “Don’t miss an opportunity to be good to people.” When you’re good to people, you’re sowing a seed for God to be good to you.
I decided to do 30 random acts of kindness on my birthday to make it something positive! I always like to do nice things for people and I try to be thoughtful, but I’m sure there are many more things I could be doing in a day for other people. I hope that others will follow my lead and do the same today.
I will keep holding on to this verse:
"Whatever with the past has gone, the best is
always yet to come!”
Check back later for my random acts of
kindness J
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