Mmmmm. Black bottom cupcakes. These little lovelies are going to be at the yarn store tonight for my birthday party. Are you coming?

I’m 30 today. I’ve never seen 30 as old, but it still feels weird being here. For some reason, I’ve always thought of 30 as “having arrived”. You know, like you should have life figured out by now, or at least a good handle on it. Like, financial security, stable career whose future extends well into the horizon (this would be referring to my husband’s). That is how I’ve always seen 30. What a joke. My logical self tells me that of course this isn’t realistic, but I’ve still seen it that way.

I’m here to say that 30 feels a heck of a lot like 29.

Fortunately, I’m not afraid of getting older. I’m afraid of my children getting older, in the sense that this brings them closer to leaving me (I pray that they will always LIKE me), but I’m not afraid of age itself. So I’m happy to be here.

Happy birthday to ME! If you would like to be with me in spirit on this fine day in May, listen to “Birthday” sung by these cuties.

I know I will be listening to it repeatedly, and most likely loud.

This blog has been going for exactly one year. My sweet Nate gave it to me as a birthday present a year ago, and here we are. Thank you all for reading and commenting. Thank you for your emails, helpful ideas, and teasing. I enjoy knowing you.

So, one year into it… Do you think I should freshen up the look of my site? Or should I leave it as is? Maybe change the colors around? I am undecided.

Getting down to business- it’s knit-along day. What have you got for us?

Corine has finished her Cable-Eight, and it’s GREAT! I always thought it would look good over another shirt, and she’s proved me right! Good job, Corine!

Michelle has done a cute Hayden, and has swatched for her Cable-Eight.

Thanks for the emails. Anyone else? If I’ve forgotten you, I apologize. Please remind me. I was talking about frogging mine last Friday night, when Nate asked, rather incredulously, “What!? Haven’t you READ your COMMENTS today?” So I guess I’d better give it another hard look before deciding for sure.