Life at 40

I don’t ask for much and expect nothing. I take the good with the bad and the bad with the good. My glass is always half full and I am beyond content with my life-because there is someone who has bigger challenges than me. I have no idea how this is my built in demeanor but I pray I can somehow rub off on you or help you see life the same way. 

So when I expected nothing for my 40th and hated to even mention the idea of a trip, your dad somehow managed to make it happen. We even got to include Aunt La and Uncle Agustin.

Life at 40 means I’m still learning and trying to figure out this whole parenting gig and wife thing. But when someone says bring wax paper to these city slides, you might want to bring a padded mattress to catch you at the bottom as well. Life at 40 means I’m wise enough not to try it with the wax paper and I’ll do a better job of stopping you Julia! 

At 40 I’m content at watching you in the pool and taking your word for it it that it’s cold

 

This year I was wise enough to not encourage more climbing stops and the weather kind of helped you come to the same idea!

Life at 40 means I still love a good bargain and now get excited when video games are only a quarter! The arcades in Denver were one of the only times I was handing out extra bills and encouraging you to do the really cool rides instead of the cheaper looking boring ones! Looks like you got to do a fair share of the boring ones:) too.

One last highlight of my childhood-was a trip to a candy factory! This time we saw it in action. At 40, my sweet tooth might not be as sweet but I have always wondered what it would be like to work in a candy factory. My joy was in watching you feel the need to grab a little bit of each delight. Thanks for being my delight-and appreciating a bargain tour on candy and not beer. 

So with that being said our little adventure was just what I needed to feel young again but also really allowed me to appreciate our time and times together at home and on the beach. It’s a much simpler and more relaxing adventure and I have a feeling I’ll still need those after 40,50 and 60. 

BRAVE

Julia you are the bravest girl I know. How did you get to be the girl that is up on center stage-and not the girl that is crying because I left you in the day care to have a moment to myself? 

I love you and your confidence. I hope no one ever takes that away from you. I’m sorry I tried to the other day but I’m so happy that you spoke up and told me that you like being original and ok with your own ideas. Dang, you are something else. 

Julia: (laying in bed with me in the morning before getting ready for school) mom my stomach doesn’t feel so good

Me: it’s just all the excitement for the day and your talent show and it gives you energy to perform

10 minutes later

Julia: I have a feeling in my stomach but this time it’s because I need to use the bathroom! 

As a treat for your Talent Show act we made it to Get Air and even brought your favorite classmate and brother with. I think you appreciated it and knew that it was a reward!

 

I couldn’t have asked for a better 2nd child! I’m sooo soo thankful for the opportunity to be your mom. I pray your bravery continues with all things in life.