Okay, I did subscribe to the idealism that age is just a number..... until now. I turned the big 40 on Weds. and it seems I couldn't shake the comparison thoughts from my head.... like where are some friends at this point in their lives.... some further than I, some behind, and some at the same stage in life. Like, where were my parents at my age... Geez....me in college and my sister in High School.... I couldn't imagine having that in my life right now..... I have an almost 12 year old just starting Junior High.... a 6 year old starting first grade and my little Princess.. almost 2. I know there are many people in this world older than me with small children but for some reason it kinda got to me on Weds. Then, just as fast as the funk started... I got to thinking how fortunate I am to have had my children at the ages I did.... they truly do keep me young. I most definitely do not feel 40, I don't think I look it (although some might disagree. lol). I am able to enjoy each of my children, I can appreciate the joy they bring and even the frustration. I am more secure of myself and my decisions now than I was in my 20s or 30s. I am just a better mom as each year passes, so watch out kids, by the time you guys are adults I am going to be Mom Supreme!!!!
Here are some birthday pictures I would like to share.
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Diligently wrapping
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I can do anything they can do.
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Okay I'm up what more do ya want?
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That's what I'm talking about.... Team Work!!!!
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That is Nicholas patiently waiting for me.
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Surprise!!!!!!!!!!
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They used Duct Tape... we were out of scotch tape. That's my kids for ya!!!!!
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Opening the Pandora Bracelet my mother gave me.
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All set to go out with Mommy for her Birthday. (she picked out her own shoes for the day.)
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Yummy Yummy, from Mikel and the kids... it had chocolate cake and fudge filling, the best!!!!
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Okay, nuff pictures lets eat cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a Great Day..... Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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