Happy 31st!

Well, today is my 31st birthday, and let me tell you that I really don't feel that much different, nor is my day any different from any other. I woke this morning to a crying baby and a crabby 3 year old--really, my morning every day. I also have a fun filled day of cleaning the bathrooms ahead of me, seeing that my housekeeper no-showed my yesterday. Arghh! But, I am going to do some birthday shopping today with my parents, so I can pick out a gift. I never know what to ask for--any must haves I need for spring???? Tomorrow night Big H and I will be going out to dinner--without the kids--so I am looking forward to that.
I talked to a friend earlier this morning who turned 35 this year. She said she was excited because she's closer to 40. I asked why she would be EXCITED about turning 40 and she explained that she will be wiser, smarter and more sure of herself, so unlike how she felt when she was 25. She said she's always wondered how her life would be at 40. And you know, I have to agree with her. I remember myself at 25 and although life was easier, with no kids and all, my life is much more fulfilling now. There is no way I would want to go back to 25. So, my friend is right, I am definitely looking forward to my years ahead of me, maybe not turning 40 per se, but the fact that I'll be more mature and wiser, well, that's something to celebrate right?