Official Labradoodle Department? No. Orange Lilliputian Decorators? Nope. Onery Ladies Dying? Getting closer.
I celebrated my 39th birthday in March. I don't feel that I should be anywhere near a 39-year-old. When I was a teen-ager, women in their 30's seemed so mature, organized and composed. My 30's are almost history and I feel I haven't yet attained "mature" status. I still jam out in the car and while washing dishes. I still like roller coasters and watching sci-fi movies. The last movie I saw was a cartoon- but I didn't bring any kids!
But let's face facts. I'm getting old. And that evidence was obvious when you saw my birthday gifts. I asked for- and received- an awesome wheat grinder from my husband (who is just as excited about it as I am.) I used the cash my in-laws gave me to buy practical things like shoes. The one "fun" thing I splurged on was a bag to tote my hobby- which is (drumroll) crocheting. My mom gave me some cute sewing accessories. (Woo-hoo- homemaking!) I didn't make the annual cheesecake either- because I'm still carrying around last year's on my hips. Nope, I made applesauce raisin cookies- made with freshly ground wheat! Yum, fiber.
I'm not complaining- not really. My life is pretty amazing. My youngest starts school next year, and that means it's my turn to finish school. My kids are at the age of becoming more independent, but we have yet to see real teen-age drama and trauma. My husband is amazing, and I love being married to him. I think we know each other now, and more importantly, we like each other too. So, I will embrace the age of 39 and proudly march forward to face 40.
After I re-dye my hair and pick up my wrinkle creme.
4 comments:
Oh, Karen you are so NOT old to me!I think the older I get, the later "old" gets too! And I also get excited about new small appliances!
Embrace your awesomeness! Yes, we are showing a little more grey, a little more wrinkles, and some of us a little more weight, but I am ready to slide into my 40's with grace. I feel the same as you. I shouldn't be 39, I don't feel 39, but I am ready to be 40! Cause 40 is the new 30! Love you Karen! You are so awesome! Glad we got to see each other in Utah.
Karen, you don't seem old to me at all - just cool. A very cool mom. That is great you're thinking about going back to school - that will keep you young too :)
Ty is still talking about that "cool machine" sister welker has that we don't have! :)
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