Yesterday I turned 40.
Today, I just am 40.
About 8 months before my daughter turned 4 she started talking about her birthday. She had it all planned and would come up with new ideas all the time. She was so excited about it for the whole 8 months leading up to it.
Well, 8 years ago I heard about some friends who had just celebrated their 40th birthday by having a sleepover and watching Pride and Prejudice. It sounded like so much fun. I wanted to celebrate my 40th the same way and make it fun instead of just being "old".
It didn't happen.
At first I was sad. What was the point of turning 40 if I couldn't make it a big deal?
So, I decided I needed a new focus.
I thought about my bucket list and all the things I still need to accomplish.
Then I figured out how old each of my kids would be when I turned 50.
And I realized, wow that is a lot of life left to happen.
So, now I say: Bring it on!
The slumber party sounds fun. So I just read your War post and just about died of laughter. I think that is a pretty good punishment plan you've got going on there.
ReplyDeleteLet's do the slumber party late. I think that would be so fun. And sorry, I meant to call on your birthday.Happy 40th.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Marla! I really miss you! Thanks for your blog....I always relate to everything you write and it makes me miss you alot. If you ever head down to Cedar City give me a call and I will take you out for a belated birthday luncheon......
ReplyDeleteI turned 40 this week and I understand completely! Happy Birthday Marla!!
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