Nellie's Evolution

We are currently living in an apartment complex that boast this beautiful pool you see in the picture above. The kids and I use the pool almost every day relishing in the fact that we do not have to clean it or treat the water.... That was until yesterday.

I was laying out and reading my new teen fiction novel while my four kids splashed and played with two children who were visiting their great grandfather. These new kids didn't know how to swim so I was doing a lot of watching. I noticed the boy go down and come up sputtering. I got to the edge of the pool just in time to see him scramble near and puke right in the water. YUCK! For those who know me well, you may not believe the next part, but it played just as I am telling you.

My 3rd 30th

I recently celebrated the third anniversary of my 30th birthday. Confused? You need not worry. I will explain.

Three years ago, I decided that time was moving too fast. Questions were rushing around me like a tornado taking me to Oz. How is it possible that I am now considered middle aged? Where did it go? I felt like I went to sleep at 23 and woke up to a life that wasn't really mine. How did I get here? Who are these little people and why are they following me... and snickering? After making a mental journey down memory lane, I decided that I was going to stop growing up. After all, I'm not getting any taller! Delusional you say? Okay, I get it . I know.... Maybe. True I cannot stop time, but I don't have to celebrate it in traditional terms.

So for my 3rd 30th, I was awakened at 12 am with a Pull-Up to the face by my youngest child. We went to church that morning and spent the rest of the day relaxing at home...including cake and naps for everyone! I finally climbed into bed at 11:59pm and was able to count down to the end of my special day. Not very exciting you say? Well, I am middle aged after all. What did you expect, lollipops and emeralds?