As Good as it Gets: Dirty 30 and Other Adventures.

So, it's happened. I've turned 30. And, to make matters worse, the "Terrible Twos" do exist. Actually, being 30 has been pretty great. The pressure is off and I'm ready to embrace my greys (no, not really). I've had such a fun summer. I've gone out more with my friends in the past month than I have since I was in my early 20s. We've spent ample time at the cabin and I've even managed to get a little tan.

Maizey being in the t-twos has been simultaneously stressful and exhausting, but with a little dash of hilarious that seems to make it just barely bearable. Luckily I have such an amazing support team that I can get a break when I need it. She's super opinionated and has learned that crying and whining can get you just about anything you want, or at least she thinks it does. She even will turn to me and say "Maizey crying, mama hold me" to get me to pick her up when she's being a stinker. The most hilarious/insane comment came when she kicked me in the face while we were playing in bed and then said to me (in a snotty tone) "mama need Tylenol now?" She only wants to wear pink dresses, but will allow other colored dresses sometimes, and pants only very occasionally. She always asks to see her poop after I change her diaper. She WILL NOT sit on a potty anymore. She says "excuse me" after she burps or sneezes or coughs, but says "gas" after she farts--sort of just to let you know in case you might be wondering. Her favorite foods are oatmeal, eggs, pizza, chocolate, and lollipops (which can either be lollipops or popsicles). She is giving out unsolicited "love you ma" and "love you dad" comments, which break my heart. She hates the car when it's hot. She wants to do everything "maself." She's super into dinosaurs and is beginning to learn the names of the different dinosaurs, super into her dance/tap class (even though I hate it), and super duper into her kitty ("lallie cat"). She's sick again, for probably the 3rd or 4th time since I've been out of school, so that sucks. But, she's starting school/day-care in September 3 days a week and we're very excited for her. She loves to be with kids more than anything.

Summer activities have included: spray parks, petting zoos, live concerts (um, Tim Noah for example!!!), free kids movie Tuesdays at the movie theater, movies under the stars at the park, lots of cabin time, hiking, 2 sailing trips, kayaking, Little Gym and Tap/Ballet classes, lots of gardening with nan, and lots and lots of time at the mall with mommy and auntie(Nordstrom sale!!!!). We've had a great summer so far, full of super fun activities, but I really miss school. Actually, I should say I really miss adult time. Actually, I should say I really miss me time.

Ryan and I will get plenty of quiet, adult time soon. We're going to Florida (um my husband loves Harry Potter and has wanted to go since the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened up--and Hawaii was totally booked except for old, ghetto condos, so to Florida it is). I will be going to DC the weekend before for my cousin's wedding. It should be a blast, a good portion of my family will be there and the wedding is at the Capitol Hill club--very fancy. But, I'm nervous. I haven't been on a vacation without Maizey for more than 3 days. I will be away from her for 10 days in a row and I'm not sure it won't hurt a little. She's staying with my parents and Ryan's parents so she'll be in good hands. I'm hoping that after a LONG summer of staying home with her that 10 days will be no problem. It certainly sounds good to me right now.

Okay, it's time to go nu-night. Here's a few photos of my fun nights out, and be sure to scroll down to see even more updates!!! Go me!

Sailing with the family on Elliott Bay. Tap and ballet class. Practicing while we wait for class to start.