Goodbye 20's, Hello 30's!

Hello 30.  Seems weird.  And yet I have no idea why.  I also feel like I should care more about turning 30.  Maybe I am too busy and tired to care.  When I think about it my 20's were pretty awesome.  I was in college at the best university ever, University of Wisconsin - Madison.  Go Badgers!  I got my first "real" job at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and still have that great job.  I married the love of my life.  We bought a couch, our first major purchase together....I was so nervous and it was less than $1,000.  We traveled the world, a few times!  We bought a house and I think I was less anxious about that than the couch.  We got new cars.  And of course we had two beautiful children! 

When I think about it, my 30's could seem a bit uneventful in comparison.  And yet with two young kids and Ryan as my hubby I have a feeling my 30's will be just as exciting as my 20's.  I am looking forward to the next decade.   

Back to work!

Euan was 12 weeks old on Monday.  Those were some of the quickest 12 weeks of my life, wow!  This milestone meant it was time to go back to work.  My first day back was Tuesday.  Ending my maternity leave I had mixed emotions.  While I would absolutely love to spend all my time with Fiona and Euan we need insurance so I have to work.  I don't want to dwell on something I can't change so I try to look at the bright side.  I have a job that I really enjoy for a variety of reasons (I work with great people and take care of great kids and families).  It also gets me out of the house which makes me feel adult-like for lack of a better phrase.  I appreciate the time I have with the kids a bit more too. 

I would have to say the first day back was a success.  It was nice to see my friends again and know I can still do my job.  I also was a bit less nervous about leaving the kids.  Probably because my parents are awesome and there couldn't be two better people to care for Fiona & Euan.  There isn't a better feeling than coming home to beautiful smiling faces and a little girl who says "Ma Ma."