Thoughts that old people have

Some people don’t like birthday, but I was really excited to turn 30 years old. I felt like “30″ finally made me an adult – no matter that I already had a college degree, a husband, a mortgage, a job, and a kid BEFORE 30 – in my mind 30 was the real deal. I didn’t feel any older, but I enjoyed the number. Now that I’m 33, and my kids are getting older … I’m starting to feel the “mid-thirties” thing. My kid is losing top teeth, laundry and/or home renovation is usually on my short list for “big weekend plans”, and last week I spent over an hour on the phone to a “financial planner”.

You guys, it’s happening.

Do you ever have a thought, and then immediately think, “OH MY GOD, that was an OLD thought!” Yeah, there are a bunch of those too. Even more scary, I don’t always immediately recognize them as “old thoughts”. They’re starting to just become daily “normal thoughts”. Here are some of the “mid thirties thoughts” I’ve caught myself having lately:

1. You know what I should buy? Some relaxed jeans. All my jeans are so confining. I need a pair of really comfortable jeans for the weekend and running errands.

2. Oh look, that big fancy charity event is happening downtown this weekend. Gosh, that used to be so fun to go to … when was the last time we went? Seven … Nine … oh my gee TWELVE YEARS AGO?

3. I hate buying underwear. Ugh, thongs are so uncomfortable. Why do women wear these?! Maybe I can get these ‘cheeky’ kind instead. They’re still sexy, right? Look, you can still see butt cheek, that should really be enough.

4. This might be the stupidest reality show I’ve ever seen. What is this person doing? Gah this is dumb, I wonder if the news got recorded …

5. Hmm, we could either use next year’s tax refund for an amazing vacation, or we could renovate the kitchen. The beach would be fun, but it would be so amazing to have one of those big barn sinks!

6. You know what I totally want for Christmas? A new steam mop. With two dogs now, a nice steam mop would be awesome. Ooooo, or a programable crock pot!

7. Oh my gosh – we don’t have anything on the calendar for Saturday. Not one thing. And it’s supposed to rain! We can stay home, do laundry, make chili, and watch movies all day with the boys. I bet I’ll get away with coffee in bed until at least 8am. This is going to be amazing!

You guys, I’m getting old.

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