Thursday, October 8, 2009

Speed limit 30 ahead


Today is the last day of my 20's...Here are my discoveries

I got married when I turned twenty...therefore my entire 20's have been with my husband Darrin. I had several people think I was too young to be married at 20, I am sure they felt I missed out on living independently in the real world. But as for me, I have never been one to want to live independently. In High School I wouldn't even go through the drive-thru by myself. It's a complete compliment to my husband when I say that my twenties were FULL of excitement, life, adventure, discovery and more!

I had 4 kids in my 20's...Am I one of those mothers that wanted all of her kids by the time she turned 30? No. I never personally had that goal, but I guess that is what happens when you are on what I call the fast track (kids spaced 2 years apart). I will admit some days I have questioned our spacing, but they're only moments of chaos, and then things always seem to calm down, till it starts back up! This is a no brainer, I would have never done this differently.

I discovered 30 isn't that old...There is no reason to regret, wish different and hope for changes with the life I have had so far. I have loved and learned from all of it. All the different cities we've lived in I've learned something from. All the friends I've met along the way I have learned valuable lessons from and cherish all of those people. And even with all this "Life Experience" I am still a Spring Chicken!

Bring it on...I've loved each and every year of my 20's, the ups the downs, and the flat roads too. I don't regret any of it, I don't wish I could change any of it, because then I may not be here, where I am now, writing about the love I've had for them. So 20's you were good to me, and I thank you, but I just want to tell my 30's BRING IT ON, I'm ready for you!!

16 comments:

Laura Campbell said...

Happy Birthday tomorrow!!! Cute post!!

KC and DL said...

Awesome picture! Happy birthday, you are the coolest Darcy!

Clark Family said...

I'm almost there with you!! Happy Birthday!

meg said...

I love this post! Thanks for sharing your reflections. Time sure flies. I turned 28 a few months ago, but the other day I forgot and told someone I was 27 (and I had to think about that). I think it's because I don't feel my age. Some days I feel younger, some days older. It's weird. Anyway, happy birthday, you spring chick!

Kathy&Mike said...

LOVE your picture Happy birthday.

Kathy&Mike said...

LOVE your picture Happy birthday.

christy said...

Happy Birthday tomarrow!! Hope you had a great night...sorry we weren't able to be there. I love the pictures BTW!!

Big D said...

Darcy, you rock. I am so lucky to have you in my life.

Angela said...

Happy Birthday Darcy!! Hope your 30's are fabulous!!

Lindsay said...

Happy Birthday!! Awesome picture - you look fabulous!

DeGooyer Family said...

LOVE the picture. LOVE it. =) Hope your birthday is a GREAT one!!

Preston and Raelene Raban Family said...

It was fun talking to you on your big day! I hope you had a great one! I am sad Preston and I missed out on dinner! :( Hopefully we will see you guys again soon! Love ya!

Babbel Family said...

Love the post. I had a hard time tunring 30 but have come to terms. Life gets better everyday!!!

Stephanie said...

Wow, I'm lucky to be able to refer to you as my friend. Everyone needs a friend who loves life like you do! Hope the next ten years bring lots of fun memories that involve the Dunns :)

johanna said...

Happy Birthday! You look like a hottie in that picture! It does not look like you just had a baby!

Eyelashes by Brandy said...

Love this post! How creative!
You are so cute!
and I had no idea you were even near your thirties, good job!