Barb_ Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Much better than I did at 30. But I liked my 30's much better than my 20's, so I'm hoping my 40's will be better still. We splurged and took the whole family out to the Melting Pot (I've been craving it ever since the whole fondue discussion last Christmas...or was it Christmas before last???). Here's to middle age! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I am an Aries too. And I am way older than you, but looking at the number of children you have......I feel like a slacker! Welcome to the prime of your life. The 40's are even better! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) Happy New Year to you, Barb! I turned 40 earlier this month ~ right on the heels of Julie in CA. We 03/69ers must stick together.:) Though you both seem older than I ~ and I mean that in the best way. You both seem wise beyond your years, yet you look way young. Any-hoo, happy birthday to you! I've always said my 40s would be a great decade. Truth be told, I'm not starting off well, but there are miles to go yet. Edited March 25, 2009 by Colleen * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday Barb! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 We are moving back home where I went to high school and college for a three year tour. My best friends are still there. I'll turn 40 right in the middle of it. I realized that a few weeks ago (I turn 39 in a few weeks from now so I was probably thinkign about that). I realized we'd be home for my 40th birthday. And I realized my closest friends will actually be there (I haven't lived back there since 97). There was something comforting in realizing I was going to turn 40 with the people I had turned the other milestones of 16, 21, 25 with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Congratulations! This month I enter 'late forties'; I'm enjoying this decade. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday, Barb! It sounds as if the new decade is off to a grand start! Best wishes, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I am heading toward 42, and I love my forties! Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday! Welcome to the 40s! I turned 41 last week. 40 was good. :) And someone told me last year that you start feeling good in your own skin in the 40s. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Much better than I did at 30. But I liked my 30's much better than my 20's, so I'm hoping my 40's will be better still. We splurged and took the whole family out to the Melting Pot (I've been craving it ever since the whole fondue discussion last Christmas...or was it Christmas before last???). Here's to middle age! Barb Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday dear Barb (is it Barbara? Because that would sound better here) Happy Birthday to you. I hope that my 40's are better than these awful 30's. I had always looked forward to 36. It sounded like a nice sweet juicy number. It was the worst year of my life! If the 40's are not better, I quit. What a difference for you though, spacing kids like that. I think that keeps you young. As odd as it sounds - because babies are soooooooooo much work, I think they keep us young in spirit. They are so sweet and pure, it is cleansing for US. I had my dd when I was 25 and this one when I was 36 - my body was like, "What the heck?" It was more demanding eleven years later for sure. But it is wonderful to smell baby's breath and rub that soft skin. Well - enjoy dinner. I love their beer cheese with bread. I hate how my clothes smell when I leave though......that oil smell. Do not skip dessert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Much better than I did at 30. But I liked my 30's much better than my 20's, so I'm hoping my 40's will be better still. We splurged and took the whole family out to the Melting Pot (I've been craving it ever since the whole fondue discussion last Christmas...or was it Christmas before last???). Here's to middle age! Barb Happy birthday, dear Barb! Forties are AMAZING! Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday Barb! I hope your 40s are wonderful. I'm 45 and I agree with Karen - kids keep you young! I forget how old I am until I pass a mirror and think it's my mother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy birthday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday! Don't they say 40 is the new 30? :D Just watch your eyes . . . those eyes really go downhill at 40. ;) Have a great day! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday, Barb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB!! I turn 40 tomorrow!!!! Looks like there are several of us on here born in March 1969. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Much better than I did at 30. But I liked my 30's much better than my 20's, so I'm hoping my 40's will be better still. We splurged and took the whole family out to the Melting Pot (I've been craving it ever since the whole fondue discussion last Christmas...or was it Christmas before last???). Here's to middle age! Barb Middle age? HA! Haven't you heard, 40 is the new 30. You're far from middle age! And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Middle age? HA! Haven't you heard, 40 is the new 30. You're far from middle age! LOL, yeah maybe we'll live to 105. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB!! I turn 40 tomorrow!!!! Looks like there are several of us on here born in March 1969.Angie Well, yeah...free love and all that. 1968 was a hot year. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday! Don't they say 40 is the new 30? :D Just watch your eyes . . . those eyes really go downhill at 40. ;) Have a great day! Lisa Yeah, I noticed this year I was developing my mom's lids. But I'm embracing the change (with a tube of eye brightening concealer in my pocket). Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy birthday! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy Birthday, Barb - we have to get together one of these days. Hope your day was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Yes, the forties are wonderful and I'm in my last few months of being 40ish. Will be 50 in November. Each year keeps on getting better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Happy 40th! I'll be joining you in just a couple of months. I'm embracing it, too! I had a hard time approaching 30 but I feel confident turning 40! Three cheers to the new 40 year olds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Happy 40th birthday. I'm nearing the end of my 40's, but it's a great time. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Barb: Happy Birthday!!!:grouphug: I'm 41, and yes, it seems weird saying it, but I honestly feel like I did in my 20's. I keep thinking "Am I an adult yet?":D Enjoy your fondu-I love it. Blessings! Tammi:001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Happy Birthday! I just turned 42, and I am liking the 40's. But I also like the 20's and 30's. But I kind of dreaded the 40's and they are great. I hope yours are great, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Happy New Year to you, Barb! I turned 40 earlier this month ~ right on the heels of Julie in CA. We 03/69ers must stick together.:) Though you both seem older than I ~ and I mean that in the best way. You both seem wise beyond your years, yet you look way young. Any-hoo, happy birthday to you! I've always said my 40s would be a great decade. Truth be told, I'm not starting off well, but there are miles to go yet. How did I miss yours and Julie's 40th?? Happy birthday to you both. I had no idea we were so close in age. My mom and dad were married June 22, 1968 and I was born 9 months and 2 days later. Honeymoon baby :D Somehow it pleases me to know our mothers were waddling around sweating and cussing at the exact same time. Thank you for the compliment, and I do understand you meant it as a compliment. I feel the same about you, but I think we tend to admire in others the qualities we struggle with in our own personalities. I think you are raising some fine young men and hope my daughters will one day meet some like yours. Sigh. Now that I have 3 teens (well, almost), the pickings seem so thin at times. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 We are moving back home where I went to high school and college for a three year tour. My best friends are still there. I'll turn 40 right in the middle of it. I realized that a few weeks ago (I turn 39 in a few weeks from now so I was probably thinkign about that). I realized we'd be home for my 40th birthday. And I realized my closest friends will actually be there (I haven't lived back there since 97). There was something comforting in realizing I was going to turn 40 with the people I had turned the other milestones of 16, 21, 25 with. Ah, I wish I had "closest friends." You are very lucky. Enjoy it. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB!! I turn 40 tomorrow!!!! Looks like there are several of us on here born in March 1969.Angie Happy birthday Angie!! I hope you had a wonderful day :))) Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I hope that my 40's are better than these awful 30's. I had always looked forward to 36. It sounded like a nice sweet juicy number. It was the worst year of my life! If the 40's are not better, I quit. If it makes you feel any better, 36 was the low point in my life too. Dh lost his job for the second time two weeks after our son was born. One week later he'd moved to Arizona without us to find work. Said son was an extremely difficult and demanding baby. We came <<<thisclose>>> to divorcing. Bad, bad year. But I'm happy to report that we are doing so much better on all fronts. I would never have believed how much better if you would have told me 4 years ago. I hope your next few years are the same, Karen. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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