Yep, the big 4-0! I am 40 today. I don't consider myself old, and I don't consider myself young. I don't feel 40, although I'm not sure what 40 is supposed to feel like. Someone told me you are more mature at 40, but I'm not sure that's the case with me, or with some of the 40 somethings I've been acquainted with!
I'm more athletic than I've ever been, and I think I'm in the best shape. Even though I have weight to lose, I would have never contemplated running a marathon or biking 24 miles even two years ago!
Anyhow, I have had a great birthday. My family and I went out for ice cream yesterday (it was my birthday eve, you know) and I had toffee chip - toffee and great big chocolate chunks in vanilla ice cream. It's the bestest.
I rode my bike into work today. My ankle felt great. I didn't get lost. When I got to my office, it was decorated for my birthday. I expected some decorations about getting older but my friends said they "knew better." I don't know what they are talking about.
They also got me a cake and sang happy birthday. I was very touched. And embarrassed. The cake was delicious. Cool and awesome, as my two year old would say. One of my work friends took me to lunch.
My boss thought I was turning 33. That was cool and awesome too.
My parents emailed me and my brother sent me a tweet.
I arrived home via bike exhausted, but my two year old ran up to me and yelled happy birthday! and gave me a great big hug. And my six year old made me three beautiful cards, and the two year old made one with help from his brother.
My husband made me tacos for dinner yesterday (upon request) and one of my favorite meals today - apple chicken quesadillas. He also wrote a blog post that made tears well up in my eyes, it touched me so. He's cool and awesome too.
I didn't ask for presents, as I considered my new bike a birthday present of sorts. And I didn't need any presents at all, since I have the best presents anyone could ask for - wonderful and thoughtful family and friends. I think this was one of my best birthdays ever. Thank you everyone! You are all cool and awesome.
Happy Birthday Beth!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I turned 40 a few months ago and my friend Tish turned 40 5 days later. We celebrated by getting tattoos. Tattoos probably aren't your thing but they worked for us.
If being 40 bothers you, think of it as thirtyten.
Take care and God Bless!
your brother in law Jeff