As he climbed into Uncle Ry-Ry's car tonight to take it to the airport, Maddux had a "Maddux-ism" moment...
Maddux: Mommy, Ry-Ry has a cool car!
Mommy: Yeah, it's an old man's car...
Maddux: He's an old baby?
Mommy: No, he's an old man.
Maddux: But he's also a baby. Ry-Ry is Daddy's baby brother...
I love how he sees things!
Today I turn 29. I never thought I’d be the person that gets upset over aging. After all, I’ve always wanted to be older, ready for that next phase in my life. But for some reason, this impending new decade in my life is a little daunting. So, instead of dwelling on what I have not done in my life thus far, I’ve decided to make myself a list; a list of things to do this year and for the rest of my life. (Feel free to hold me accountable!)
So here it is, in no particular order. I will:
1. Get a tan – Not a “laying-out” tan. I want to be tan (freckled) because I’m outside so often, enjoying time with my kids and family. (Sock lines and farmer’s tans are certainly acceptable.)
2. Hang out with friends more often РI know this one is clich̩, but I miss being with friends, old and new! Who says being an adult means giving up being with your friends and all the fun that entails?
3. Start a work-out routine – I mean, if I’m as “young” as everyone keeps telling me I still am, why shouldn’t I start this habit now, while I’m young, right? Can’t teach an “old” dog new tricks, they say. Guess I’ll test this theory...
4. Dance – And those who know me best know that I don’t normally do this much (outside of the privacy of my own living room). I recently danced my heart out (in public and everything), and it was a blast. Why shouldn’t I dance more, even if I’m no good at it? Plus, it’s GREAT exercise...
5. Take more pictures (and share them) – Sounds strange coming from me, but I’ve really neglected my camera and my blog this past year. I need to document all these life-changes... I mean, I make time for Facebook each evening, I can make time for blogger, too!
6. Read – I never take the time to read a good magazine, let alone a good book. Even if it is what puts me to sleep at night, I should make time for reading in my busy life.
7. Go on dates – Justin and I are actually a pretty fun couple. (We should double-date sometime!)
8. Try new things – Generic, I know, but I want this to include new foods, new drinks, new and different activities. I’m quite the creature of habit. I hereby make it my goal to never again settle for “my old stand-by.”
9. Plan and actually complete projects – I’m the queen of good intentions. I make plans to clean something up/out, make something different or better, and never get it done. I’m finished with “getting around to it.” After all, my time is getting more and more valuable these days...
10. Leave work at work – Not that I ever really successfully accomplished any school work at home, but I will no longer fool myself into thinking I will do my work at home, just to feel defeated when nothing gets done. This also means I will leave work no more than 1 hour after my students every day...
11. Not take myself so seriously – I worry way too much about what others think of me. No more. It’s okay to be silly, sloppy, or a bad dancer. (See #4) I don’t care when others do it, why do I think they care that much when I do?
12. Be more grateful – I have amazing people in my life for whom I am so grateful. God has really blessed me these 29 years, and for that I will give thanks! This gratitude also includes writing thank-you notes (see #9).
