Today I turned 40 and while I don't feel that age (they say 40 is the new 30 and that seems more the way I am feeling) I have now hit that number (and that it all it is a number and according to my little sister, Merran who is only 35 a BIG number). It is a time to reflect on life, what I have done, achieved and want to reach for in the future. Let me share a little bit with you.
I have a wonderful family particularly since Mario came into our lives. I had 15 or more years with just Peter and myself but now with the joy of a little person who thinks parties are just "lollilops" and "nemonade" and takes simple pleasure in playing with trucks and cars and zooming around on his bike and looking at books and playing with play dough and chasing poor Charlie around and around it is truly the best thing ever and I can't find the words to describe it. You don't need a million dollars (but sometimes it would be nice) just the love of family and a child.
In addition to my immediate family of Peter and Mario I have wonderful loving parents, two awesome sisters and their partners and the cutest adorable and loving niece and nephews. We grew up quite close and now that we have our own families know how important it is that the cousins are also close and have a fun relationship. After 40 years we have plenty of stories but they are for chats over the dinner table with some wine and food.... especially dessert!
2 comments:
Karen, that was a beautiful post! You don't look 40, and even in america we say that 40 is the new 30. So, if it's wisdom that has crossed the ocean, it must be true! I know you'll accomplish all you set your mind to, and Mario will have many fond memories to write about when he's 40!
Happy Birthday, You look wonderful!
Instead of 40 years old you are 40 years young. Mario is so lucky to have you and Peter in his life. Great pictures, thanks for sharing.
God Bless,
Judah's Lolah
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