In honor of my upcoming 49th birthday, there… I said it, I decided to list 49 things I’ve figured out, still don’t have a clue about, or am still in the process of learning.
- My best parenting decision was to not let my kids sleep in my bed as babies. They waited until they were kicking, screaming toddlers to start that shit.
- I still get confused if it’s beer before liquor or liquor before beer.
- I have a type. I’m not saying I’m primarily attracted to a man for looks, but if you lined up my husband with 95% of my exes, you may question if they all came from the same gene pool.
- There’s not a bad mood that 80’s rock ballads can’t cure.
- Pets are wonderful! Love them! But geez, they really can add a lot more stress to your life.
- Parenting a child with ADHD is so. fucking. hard.
- Having ADHD and parenting a child with ADHD is even harder!
- Life is really just a bunch of chapters. There are some you want to go back and reread, maybe even a few times. And that’s okay. But you just can’t stay there. You have to come back to where you left off because so many new adventures await.
- Losing a parent changes you forever, no matter how old you are.
- Take the risks! Sure, you might have some small bit of regret, but not as much as you’ll have when you realize that moment has passed and you can’t get it back.
- That goes nicely into this next life lesson. Regret and guilt are two worthless emotions. Nothing good can come out of either. But they’re hard to avoid.
- I’m not always late because I don’t care, I have time blindness. Yes! It’s a real thing. Look it up.
- I tell my kids that as long as no one is in danger, on occasion it’s okay to be a little naughty, bend the rules. Making a bad decision can sometimes lead to the best memories.
- It’s important that my kids get information about love and sexual relations from me or their dad, not Tik Tok. And probably not their dad. Just me.
- Sex in the shower, the pool, water in general, is NOTHING like it is in the movies. NOTHING!
- I know that sometimes my husband acts like he can’t hear me. I learned that two can play that game!
- Aging may suck ass, but it’s an amazing gift.
- I curse way to much… around my kids. I’m working on that. A little bit.
- It’s important to choose something you love doing as a career.
- It’s important you choose someone who supports you.
- You’re still learning and growing in your 20’s. The person I was at 21 was not even close to the person I became at 29. So don’t rush things. Just enjoy!
- As a teacher I would countdown from break to break. I was always ready for the year to be over so I could enjoy summer. As I became older, I learned to quit wishing away the years. Time passes too quickly!
- If you lose yourself, sometimes it helps to go back to your roots.
- Tell people how you feel about them before it’s too late.
- Therapy is a good thing.
- Being a parent is hard. At every stage it’s hard. I question my abilities on a daily basis.
- I still haven’t figured out why it takes me years to form good habits but nanoseconds to form bad ones.
- Falling in love is easy, but staying in love can be hard.
- I’m not a big fan of parenting during the teen years.
- I love my kids with all my heart and then some! But, I don’t always like them. Usually what I don’t like is what I often see in myself.
- Even when life seems shitty, if I take a step back, I can see that I already have everything I ever wanted.
- The small town I wanted to get away from so bad when I was younger, is often the place my mind drifts to when I need comfort.
- Life really is like a box of chocolates. You NEVER know what you’re going to get.
- It’s okay to change your mind. Your politics, your beliefs. I’m a forever student, so change is a good thing!
- I’m the kind of person who needs closure. I’ve learned through the years that I may not always get it.
- I like to know what’s ahead of me. I’m constantly reminded that I’ve just got to let that go.
- I can have dreams for my kids, but ultimately, I’m only responsible for supporting their dreams.
- I have no shame admitting I’m a horrible speller!
- Every person whose touched my life in some way left an imprint, attached to a memory that I will hold onto for as long as I can.
- Old friends really are the best friends.
- Getting married shouldn’t be the end of your dating life. I’ve recently learned how important date nights are with your spouse.
- It’s unfortunate, but the ones you love the most are sometimes the ones you hurt. I’m still learning how to forgive myself.
- It’s okay to be wrong. Even better if you can admit it.
- Sincere apologies are important.
- I can’t recreate my childhood for my kids.
- Sometimes you just need to let go.
- Chickens really are therapeutic!
- I don’t like confrontation, but if you screw with my kids you better watch your back!
- 49 is just a number. And I refuse to be defined by a number. Deep down I’m still that small town girl with hopes and dreams for the future. They’re just a little different now-❤️
I love this! Thank you so much for putting your thoughts out there for all of us to read!
Loved this! We are so much alike in so many ways! I’m so blessed to be your Aunt! From one Aquarius woman to another!💕
I loved this! We are so much alike in so many ways. I’m so blessed to be your Aunt! From one Aquarius woman to another! 💕