Monday, January 12, 2009

Self-indulgent Birthday Poem

I just read that 40 is the new 20
Can I just call bullshit on that?
When I was twenty I was a newlywed
And a college sophomore
And thinking of having babies
And I hear that’s not what 20
Was supposed to be

I just read that 40 is the new 30
Can I call bullshit on that, too?
At 30 I was postpartum with baby number three
And finally finished college
And started my first real job
And I hear that’s not what 30
Was supposed to be

My 40 is the new I don’t know what
I need to lose weight
I have no more babies
I have too many bills
But I am still married
And I love my job
And I have a blog
And moose in my yard
Is that what 40 is supposed to be?

3 comments:

  1. I love it!! Happy 4oth Birthday!! I miss you lots! Enjoy your day!

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  2. I just read that 60 is the new 40. Can I call bullshit on that? I am still trying to figure what 40 is supposed to be! Love you lots, Erin. Happy Birthday. Your 61 year old Mom

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  3. Your 40 is substantial (not weighty)and fertile (even without babies) and fulfilling (in an economy where the dollar ain't what it used to be) . . . I'd say your 40 is pretty damn amazing!!! Happy Birhday!

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