You know what! I'm going to shamelessly post about this today because I really love my birthday. I love presents. I love being spoiled. I love that people I haven't talked to in forever take the time to drop something in the mail and remind me that they still love me. And at 43, I think it's ok to just come right out and say that.
Here's what 43 looks like...
- Driving...lots and LOTS of driving
- Less chasing after toddlers, and more desperately trying to fly in the radar of my busy teenagers
- Many, many more hours spent deep in conversation about life, boys, college, boys, driving, and um...BOYS
- More free time during the day, and NONE on the weekends
- More time to read, ponder, write, reflect and learn than EVER and a greater desire to do all that stuff
- Lunch dates instead of playdates
- Sonic ice instead of Diet DP
- The gym instead of the park
- Smoothies instead of Pop Tarts
- Relaxed instead of frantic
- Gratitude instead of complaining
- Close friends instead of casual acquaintances
- People instead of stuff
- Real instead of fiction
- 70s instead of TOP 40
- Conference talks instead of talk shows
- Connecting instead of comparing
- LAUNCHING instead of waiting
- Mammograms
- Grey hair
- larger print
- earlier bedtimes
- ...and driving...lots and LOTS of driving
Today has been a great day. I'm so grateful for a thoughtful husband, awesome kids, and amazing friends who take really good care of me.
Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! <3
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