Pris Patchwork

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Feeling Good at Forty.

My Prince Charming turned forty last week. Wow, when did he get so old.  The fact that he has reached this milestone age doesn't seem to phase him, for which I am glad, I do not need a forty year having one of those midlife crisis' before he is even  midlife yet.  Is forty midlife yet? I can never tell these days.
I'm freaking out a little bit. If he is forty then it is a few short years until I'm forty and I'm still trying to get used to being in my thirties. Half the time I can't remember if I am 37 or still 36 turning 37. Sometimes I have to think of what year it is before I remember yes, I am already 37 and I am turning 38. Hey, when did that happen?
I think that if I wasn't content with what I have accomplished in my life up to this point then I might be a bit more panicked about my age, but looking back I am happy with who I am and what I have done with my life.  There are a few things that I hoped I could have done better. If I am really silly and compare myself to someone else I could feel inadequate in how much wealth or material possessions I have acquired. I have learned that those things are not important or worth stressing over.  I have a beautiful family, a wonderful husband, a comfortable home and I know who I am, that is a recipe for happiness and contentment.
I am proud of my husband for all that he has accomplished in and out of our home.  I am grateful that his priorities are straight.  He works hard for his family and reaches for his dreams but he puts us first and makes us a part of his every day plans.  We have lots of fun and enjoy many great adventures together that help is grow better with age.  Beside, I love the traces of grey highlighting the edges of his hairline. Forty looks good.

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