Today I turn 39.......

For the first time!

And next year I'll turn 39, again, for the second time. Isn't that how it works?! 39 and holding, right?!

I guess it's true, this is the beginning of my 40th year....oh my! I feel soooo young inside - much, much, MUCH younger than 39!

This year will be the last in my 30's decade...... which was soooo different from the 20's. In my 20's I was single, working and loved to hang out and have fun. In my 30's I was married and had babies. My life in my 30's totally revolved around my young children.

Aside from a few times of weakness I have remained smoke free for NINE YEARS now!!!! YAY! In my 20's I never thought I'd EVER be able to quit. I love to say that Eddie saved my life because it was getting pregnant with him and that overwhelming maternal instinct, that kicked in the second I found out I was pregnant, to protect him from the dangers and dirtiness of smoking that gave me the strength to quit.

My 20's and my 30's were soooooooo different - like two totally different worlds, two totally different people.

I can only imagine what the 40's will bring.......the kids are growing and will bring all kinds of excitement and adventures into our lives, maybe I will get a new and wonderful job, maybe my home will get better organized, maybe the construction on our home will get finished (maybe??!!), maybe I will get super healthy and fit and look and feel better than ever!!!!

There is an old Native American story about a man who didn't want to turn 40 so he started borrowing years from the animals starting with the dog. So if the 40's mark the begining of my dog years I guess that means that's when I get to become a real bitch. So there is something to look forward to! : )