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It’s My 40th Birthday! My Wish for You! #Thisis40

Two score years ago, I was born.  I joined other famous March 2nd birthday holders such as Dr. Seuss and Jon Bon Jovi.

Kerri 40 Snow

See, I still feel like a kid.  Before having to shovel, I used the handle to make this in the snow.  I’ll be happy for the snow if it has a favorable outcome tomorrow .

Then, there are other things that come along with 40.  I am either very hot or very cold. Blankets on blankets off.  I’m sure it is just the beginning.

But then,  I feel like I am 25 and full of fun.   I’m tired, yes, but still want to have a good time.

Then, sometimes I worry too much about my girls because I love them so.

I think I find I do a lot of reflection to put everything into perspective.

Just a few days ago, I was out with my girls and my youngest said, “Why did you marry Daddy?”

I answered, “Because I love him.”

She replied, “Good, take me to where you got married. I need to see it.”

It’s conversations like these that I am grateful for.

I am also happy to have my family close by.  They help in more ways than I can ever thank them for.

kerri 40 dr suess bday

My mom made this card for me.  She is very creative and even has a flair for poetry. My oldest finds it amazing that she can write something like this in a matter of minutes. I am hoping that she, too will have this gift like her grandmother.

Kerri bday poem

With my 40th birthday here, this marks 25 birthdays that I have celebrated with my husband.  Yes, we danced together at my Sweet 16 –  25 years ago. 10 years later, we were married and the rest has been a wonderful ride.

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I just recently found out that I am as old as Saturday Night Live.   I guess just like the show I have had my ups and downs, hilarious moments and sad rememberings. A true classic!

So, on my 40th birthday, I wish you a year filled with happiness, health and little wealth too.  

Let’s end with a little Dr. Suess for you!

I am what I am! That’s a great thing to be!

If I say so myself, “Happy Birthday to Me!” 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Happy 40th Birthday! I turned 41 2 months ago and have survived! I absolutely love that your daughter asked to see where you got married. Precious! Enjoy 40…it’s not so bad! 🙂

  4. 40 is the new 30! Happy Birthday and I hope you have an awesome day!

  29. My husband always says a person should know her place in the universe. You definitely know and like your place in the universe and that is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday.

  35. Happy birthday! I will be the big 4 0 later this year and I love how you reflected on your life. 40 is fabulous! (Or so I keep telling myself)

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