Andrew: “Mom! Mom! Look in the mirror. Your butt is so fat in the mirror!”
And then he proceeded to give me a few open-handed smacks…it is my birthday after all!
Today I am 37.
Yes, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me! I am right, smack in the middle of my late 30’s, but my brain still tells me I’m 24. I don’t know why 24, it’s just the year that stuck. Was I having more fun then? Maybe…
But the funny thing, ok, maybe not funny; the weird thing about that is I LOVE the 30’s. My 30’s have given me this wonderful sense of stability and self-confidence that has totally taken the place of the roller coaster emotions and uncertainty that riddled my twenties. I didn’t know myself nearly as well as I feel I do now. I’ve never felt quite as brave, self-assured, or capable as I do currently. I no longer feel I need the approval of others, though sometimes this does help. I don’t feel like I need to please everyone, and I think I’m better for it. I am comfortable with who I am.
My 30’s have even blessed me with a decent dose of wisdom and because I think I’ve always been wise (at the time…but not so much in retrospect), I can only imagine how much more I stand to gain in my 40’s!
I am not embarrassed to admit my age, I don’t hide or excuse it and I can’t imagine that I ever will (If this is somehow not true, don’t tell me. I need a little fantasy). I am proud to have lasted 37 years. I am grateful for each and every one of them. And someday, if I live long enough, like say 37 million years, I’m bound to reach perfection! Right?
5 comments:
Happy,happy birthday to you. I echo your words about aging and admitting to ones age. I think the 30s have been fantastic and the 40s will be, too. Love to you, D.
Happy birthday! I turn 47 in June, so I guess I've got a 10 year headstart on you. You're right: The 30s are way better than the 20s. And I have absolutely LOVED my 40s. I will admit, however, 50 kinda has me freaked out a little. (oh, and might I suggest you get a different mirror?)
Welcome to 37!!! (I hit it this last September) Age is just a number anyway...it's all how we feel right. I agree with being more self assured and comfortable with who I am. Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday! You are such a gifted writer, and I am excited for 37. :) So, what you're telling me is (when I'm in my thirties)when my kids get a glimpse and ask if there is another baby growing in my belly, I'm not gonna feel like crying? Sweet. And in reply, yes, someday that would be lovely...
Happy belated Birthday my Friend. 37 years of greatness...mixed in with a little tribulation no doubt...that is why you are more wonderful at 37 than 36 and you will be even better at 38...not that I am rushing you! :)
I hope you gave that son a little smack for the butt comment!
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