Imagine my shock.
I pride myself on knowing the birthdays of relatives and friends. Of course with family it is often easy. There are a lot of shared birthdays. The years may not match but the days are the same.
Often to remember the age I have to compare. For instance my youngest brother was born when I was 15. Subtract 15 from my age and I know how old he is.
I have bragged for years about my age. I do not lie about it because I have earned every second.
My oldest son will be 59 in a couple of weeks. I was shocked.
Here I was thinking I would be 78 at the end of the summer. But I was 20 when he was born. I know for sure because I was there.
So all this time I have been looking forward to my 78th birthday. Actually I will be 79.
I guess my brain is getting old.
Imagine my shock.
I can feel the shock.
ReplyDeleteYou will be 79.
Your oldest son will be 59.
I am going to be 65.
Oh, these numbers.
The best part is that I do not feel old. I am just me.
DeleteMy biggest shock of recent years occurred in September 2024 when suddenly our oldest son was 60 years old. Today our three are 58, 60, and almost 62. I cannot deny it (not that I ever did); I am ancient. It beats the alternative all to pieces. Welcome to the true "old-timers" club!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Are there dues?
DeleteDear Emma like you I don’t hide my age because I found aging worth it and I wanted to experience being old as I am today,problem is only my heart doesn’t get along lol
ReplyDeleteWhen my eldest was born I was 21 š„°
You are not alone in forgetting your age because I have done the same in thinking I was only 76, when in fact I am 77. Wishing you an early happy birthday, Emma!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I do not feel like a particular age. I just am.
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