This month Lyla and I will have our birthdays, together as always. Lyla will be 3 and I'll be turning the big 3-0!! {oh my!}
Lyla, like most almost 3 year olds is super excited about the big day, whereas I on the other hand would be more than happy to let it pass on by.
As the date is speedily approaching, I am more and more torn as to what to do...
For Lyla I will likely do a little morning tea with her buddies, I can't resist making some pompoms and decorating for her and of course we will celebrate with my family here from Sydney. But to be honest I really don't feel much like celebrating and my heart is not in it to have a party. I'm thinking maybe dinner out with friends or something civilized like that for myself... what do you think?
So tell me how did you spend your thirtieth birthday?
xo
I think your plans to have a morning tea for Lyla and a quiet dinner with friends for yourself is lovely Jodi.
ReplyDeleteHubby and I both celebrated our 40ths last year. His family threw him a huge bash but I choose to have a quiet evening with my closest girlfriends.
Do whatever feels right to you :)
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Thanks Tammi, I always find it so hard to know what to do, or what I want to do.
DeleteQuieter is better I think.
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Just so you know, I won't be allowing it to pass you by.
ReplyDeleteI know. x
DeleteI was stuck in hospital, by myself, waiting waiting for my Lulu to arrive. She came two days later.
ReplyDeleteI was feeling pretty sorry for myself trying to remind myself of the bigger picture.
I think a dinner sounds perfect, the whole party thing can be a bit overwhelming, and who organises this. From my perspective I know it would be me, I kinda don't see the point.
I'm sure whatever you do, with your family visiting and friends around you it will be lovely.
Thats one of the main reasons I don't want a party as such, too much work for me!! x
DeleteI had the worst 30th ever...but I made up for it the next year when I had just about the most perfect birthday!
ReplyDeleteSome years you just don't feel it...other years you do!
Either way, happy birthday!
yay for perfect birthdays!! x
DeleteI dreaded turning 30 - it felt like the start of proper adulthood. Nearly 17 years later I'd be happy to go back there though ;).
ReplyDeleteI had a very civilized dinner with friends and saved the big bash for turning 40 which didn't hurt nearly so much for some reason.
Have a lovely day whatever you decide!
Thanks Sarah!
Deleteunless you are severely sick and pregnant - you should absolutely celebrate! I was pregnant with eliot when I turned 30 and still so sick (that morning sickness that lasts all day and gets worse as the day progresses..) and going to bed by 8pm every night.. so a party or any sort of celebration was the furthest thing from my mind! three family members and our little family of four went out for lunch at a local cafe - it wasn't even a very fancy one! I wish I could have done more, but my body just couldn't handle any more than that! whatever you do, make sure you get spoilt - you only turn 30 once! and seriously - so far the 30s show little difference to the late 20s..! xx
ReplyDeleteOh that would have been hard!
DeleteYou're all convincing me I need to do something... better get organizing! xo
I was very much like you. Didn't want a big fuss. So for my 30th, the mister and I went on holidays to Europe for 3 weeks. Best birthday ever. And one I'll remember forever. I hope you get to celebrate it the way you want x
ReplyDeleteOh to travel, now that would be perfect! Somehow I don't think it's going to happen though just quietly! x
DeleteOh you definitely have to celebrate it in some way Jody, even if you don't want a big party. A dinner with friends sounds perfect! For my 30th, I had just had a baby 5 days before and didn't want a party so I delayed it a year and celebrated my 31st. We hired a hotel suite, invited a group of friends and had cocktails & nibblies xx
ReplyDeleteOh that does sound like fun!! x
DeleteBack in the dark ages when I turned thirty, it wasn't such a big deal. I went out to a gig with a bunch of friends and we had a great old night.
ReplyDeleteIf I were you, Jodes, I'd make that morning tea a combined event for myself and Lyla. Why not? Morning tea with lots of fancy little cakes and some sweet decorations for me and my buddies sounds like 30th birthday PERFECTION. x
dark ages... please!
DeleteBut I do like your thinking Bron! xo
Wow, so cool that you share a birthday! I think 30 is a great age, I am looking forward to it. You should celebrate, it's a big one!
ReplyDeleteI love sharing a birthday, not sure she will in a few years time! x
DeleteI found 30 to be such an exciting number. It was point in my life where I thought people will actually think I'm 'old enough now'.....? We celebrated by having a 'garden party' asking everyone to come, share and enjoy. It was really special - spending time with the families who mean the most to us. Whatever you do will be right, just make sure your with those you love x Happy Birthday to you both
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so lovely! Thank you. x
DeleteI could'nt wait to turn to 30! I celebrated with a girls weekend in Berlin. I was living in London at the time. You will love your 30's! xo
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fabulous, what a great way to celebrate! x
DeleteQuiet dinner sounds just divine
ReplyDeleteSo does morning tea for lots of girlies and their mums
Me - I was on safari in Africa chasing lions and crocodiles and still years away from being a mum - but my 30s were awesome!!
Wow! What a fabulous way to turn 30! x
DeleteWhat did I do? I was a sleep deprived mama to a 2 year old and a 9 month old... and I'd just been in hospital with tonsillitis. So, um, nothing really.
ReplyDeleteMy only advice is to do what you want to do, whatever that is. Big or small though I think every birthday should be celebrated somehow. x
Thanks Naomi, I think I'll regret it if I do nothing! x
DeleteYou're still so young! On my 30th, my eldest was 17 days old and tiny, and I was very sore, so we celebrated at home with banned pregnancy foods like oysters and champagne, and I got a huge bunch of roses. Of course the gift of being a Mum at the time was enough. 30s are the best years so far, there's lots to look forward to! I love my 30s so much I celebrate every year, even if just something small! 40, not so sure... :) Alison
ReplyDeleteHa, thanks Alison! Makes me feel better about turning 30! x
DeleteOh, God, my 30th was about 100 years ago! I barely remember it. I hope yours is a great one x
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that for a minute Greer! xo
DeleteI had a party for my 30th. Lots of great finger food, cocktails and dancing. But I didn't have a kid then (it feels like forever ago!) & I think if I had, the thought of putting on a huge party would have been a little bit daunting. A nice dinner out with friends sounds perfect. No cleaning for you in the morning! Happy almost 30th.
ReplyDeleteI was overseas for my 30th and spent it visiting Paris for the very first time! It was absolutely unforgettable! If I weren't overseas and didn't have Paris as an option, I'd probably try to have a nice dinner with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI was nervous about turning 30, but my 30's so far have been very good to me (mostly) - I'm glad I'm not in my 20's anymore, that's for sure! I think you've got to face these milestones head on - well, let's wait and see whether I still feel that way when I turn 40!
The week before my 30th I had just given birth to my baby girl and was in that new mum crazy breastfeeding no sleep haze that is new motherhood. I had my three closest friends over for dinner and couldn't wait for them to leave so I could go to bed. Ha ha.
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