39 years young

Tomorrow, I will be 39 years old.  I've had both family and friends ask me how does this make you feel?  My answer is usually something like, "It's just a number?"  The truth is, I feel better at 39, than I ever did at 29 or even 19!  

Yes, I may be on the verge of the dreaded 40, but isn't it just a number?  To me it is.  I'm able to do more now at the ripe old age of 39 than I could even think to try at age 10.  I love that I no longer worry about being put into a nursing home while raising my young kids.  I LOVE that when I'm beyond exhausted, I still have the physical ability  to put my three year old to bed, rather than he putting me to bed, like his sisters had to do when they were toddlers.  I love that I can drive myself anywhere I want to go and walk nearly anywhere I want.  Most of all, I love that my little boy will NEVER know a mother who can't take care of herself, much less her own little boy.  And most of all, I love that I don't need or want anything for my birthday, because I truly feel like I have more in life than I deserve.  And that includes all of your support!  Thanks so much!!! ​