I am 40. For more about that, see my birthday post. I really don't mind being 40, but it does feel different than being 39. I really hadn't thought much about my age until we moved to our new ward (a ward is what the LDS Church calls a geographic area which indicates which church group you attend).
David and I live in a four-plex in the middle of a bunch of other four-plexes. Our ward is made up primarily of young couples just starting their marriages and families while still in school or while just starting their professional career. Consequently, I am one of the oldest people in our church group. People seem a little surprised when they find out how old I am. They seem even more surprised when they find out how old David is - that's to be expected since I am a cradle robber. I'm choosing to believe that they're surprised because I look so great for my age and not because they're shocked to have such an old woman in their midst. (Please do not shatter my illusion.)
One thing I love about being part of this ward is that I'm getting to participate in things that I missed while I was working: sewing group, Music Makers class with Baylie, being friends with other stay-at-home moms. It's great.
I'm also inspired by other 40-somethings who I think look dang good and many of whom are new moms: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek, Halle Berry and Jennifer Anniston. I'm especially inspired by Demi Moore who is 46 and married to Ashton Kutcher who is only 30 (for those of you doing the math, that's a bigger age gap than mine and David's). Now if only I had the money of all of the above!
4 comments:
I honest to goodness would have NEVER guessed you to be 40!!!
I'm glad you get to play with all of us stay-at-home mom's too :)
I agree, I had NO idea you were 40, and it is for the good reason of you look very young. I have that problem too though, but I look 15, I would rather look 40! You get a lot of dirty looks when you look 15 and take your daughter to the pediatritian! And in addition, because I am super long winded... My mom was having her babies when my dad was on his mission, and my best friend is over a foot taller than her husband, and I am absolutly floored at how many people have problems with things like that!?! Makes me wanna scream ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! My philosophy, Love comes in all shapes, sizes and colors!
HaHa I laughed so hard at this! Mrs. Robinson. Of course you look AMAZING- that's why everyone is shocked.
Age is all relative. My husband is almost 9 years older than I am and its not weird to us at all. I would have never guessed you to be 40- you look amazing!!
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