Momma Tri-ed Embracing 40

This was a piece of birthday cake. Especially when you have great co-workers that go out of their way to not only decorate your office for your birthday, but pull off a surprise "Map Room Fiesta".  This is what I saw as I rounded the corner to my office on my 40th birthday.  What I didn't immediately see was the 10 or so people that were just inside the office and the pot luck spread that they had brought for the day.

Momma tried not getting down about turning 40.  It's the youngest I will ever be at this point.  I can't change my age, but I can change how I look at it.  It's just a number ladies.  Haven't accomplished everything you wanted to by 40?  Who has? I certainly didn't (OK I know some of  you overachiever have).  But, what I also didn't do was let that define me.  What I wanted for myself at 40 when I was 15 or 20 years old is certainly NOT the same thing I want for myself now that I am 40.  I want happiness, a healthy life and a loving marriage.  I want my kids to be respectful, productive, and independent.  It all takes constant work and determination.  Sometime you get it right and sometimes you have to try it again.