Oprah had an interesting show on today that caught my attention. She had various women in their 30s talking about their life experiences.

That of course got me thinking about my own experiences and how I approach my life now. I think the first thing I notice is that I’m more laid back. I think back to my 20s and can’t even believe how I acted. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not claiming that I’m never impatient, but it’s definitely better.

I love being a mom. Having two boys is even better than I could’ve imagined. It’s hard work, but it’s worth every minute of it. They keep me on my toes and keep me honest. I really feel like I now get that family is first and everything else is second. If staying late at work is going to affect my boys, I’m more able to let it go for the next day.

Being married in my 30s is fabulous. It’s probably got more to do with the fact that I’ve been married for 10 years, instead of my age. Not letting little things get to me and knowing that we’re here to support each other is great. I like the feeling that I want to talk to my husband about everything and we don’t keep secrets from each other.

Finally, I am excited that I’m thinking about the bigger picture. I’m conscious of the decisions I make and how they impact others. My new thing is thinking about how our family can help the environment. We’ve started with little things, but I’m glad we’re doing something.

All in all, I feel more grounded and reflective in my 30s.