On February 28 I sent my father a text message saying, "well, daddy, this is my last day in my early thirties. Tomorrow I officially move to mid." He called me and said he wanted to take me to dinner while I can still chew.
So I have been a litte drama queen lately, but mid thirties may be okay. So here's what I have...
a boat load of children. Yes, we have a family of six which is a starting five on a basketball team and one bench player. I am on the bench. Only scored one point in junior high school basketball debut/finale season.
a job that I like. I tell my students a cautionary tale about how money isn't everything but only because I want them to find a career they will actually enjoy. My job as a teacher is fun. It has it's frustrations, but I love teaching and seeing my students every day. I laugh hysterically every day. But, you must not tell them I like them - it's part of my mystique.
a great husband. Shhh...I will be married ten years in August. I have been off the market more than ten years. Which is good because mid thirties is early cougar years, but I don't have to prowl the clubs or bars looking for a young fella to make an honest woman out of me. I have a good fella at home already.
a healthy relationship with my parents. They didn't understand me as a teenager. Or maybe the truth is I was an idiot like most teenagers and I didn't understand myself. My parents are a Godsend. They support me, my family, my marriage and they make me look forward to "the kids have left the nest" time of life. My only gripe is that they have allowed my brother to take residence in my childhood bedroom and it reeks of boy scent: cologne and dirty socks. (Love you, Brian)
I am being beckoned as I write to complete post-shower duties. I will count more of my blessings later.
You sound mature and appreciating life. Boy have you come a long way!!!
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