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Today is my birthday. I’m thirty-phftts years old.
No, no. I swore never to do that. My mother was thirty-nine for years. My grandmother, for decades. She’s still only fifty-two. Honest.
As a child, I always thought that was ridiculous. Why bother lying about your age? Instead, why not just live a good life, enjoy it, and be proud of the time you’ve spent on this earth?
But now that my daughter is starting Kindergarten, it makes a little more sense to me. I had my kids late in life, so I’m older than most of the other moms. A week ago, standing in the sweltering sun on the playground at the welcome-back “play date” with all the other moms in their late 20′s, I did feel a pang of longing for my own early-adulthood. And for my eyesight. (Not that my eyesight was ever great, but geez, at least I could always read a menu.)
But even if I’m not as young and perky as some of the other moms, I have lived a good life and I’m happy with how I spent every one of my thirty-nine years. Mostly. If I could apply for a rebate on thirty-two, I might be tempted. Nevertheless, on this particular day, I’m very happy with my life. I made Mojito cupcakes for my birthday. The Geek took me for an elegant dinner last night and bought me two cute purses for my present. I’m having lunch with good friends. And I have plans to watch chick-flicks all weekend long. Happy birthday indeed!
I’ll pick one person who comments to share in the birthday joy with a copy of my August release, His Accidental Fiancee.
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Aug 27th
2010
8:47 am
eap Said:
Happy Birthday!
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Aug 27th
2010
9:19 am
Margo Maguire Said:
Happy Birthday, Emily! You don’t look a day over 29
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Aug 27th
2010
9:23 am
RobynDeHart Said:
Happy Birthday!!! Mojito cupcakes? That sounds crazy yummy.
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Aug 27th
2010
9:33 am
Kirsten Said:
I hope you’re having a very Happy Birthday Emily! That this may become your best year yet.
The chickflick weekend sound fun, maybe I can find the time to throw in a rom-com or two myself.
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Aug 27th
2010
10:07 am
runner10 Said:
Happy Birthday!!
Might as well celebrate all weekend!!
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Aug 27th
2010
10:19 am
Karen H in NC Said:
Happy Birthday Emily. Sounds like you are having a great time of it. Mojito Cupcakes? Oh please, post the recipe…they sound really good. My birthday is coming in November…might just make some for myself since Rum is my favorite in anything! I am not one to lie about my age (I’m 66)…I’ve worked hard for every year I’ve spent on this earth and I plan on many more!
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Aug 27th
2010
10:26 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Happy birthday, Emily!!! Eat lots of cake.
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Aug 27th
2010
11:04 am
chey Said:
Happy Birthday Emily! All the best.
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Aug 27th
2010
11:24 am
LouisaCornell Said:
Happy Birthday, Emily !!
I just continue to celebrate the anniversary of my 29th birthday over and over again. In December I will celebrate the 23 anniversary of my 29th birthday ! Still, I am not unhappy with my age. It has taken me this long to get comfortable in my skin and I like it!!
Enjoy your day !!
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Aug 27th
2010
11:39 am
kris Said:
Happy Birthday!! I had my one and only child at 36 (after 11 yrs of trying!) and it’s very strange that the majority of my friends have kids in college. So, I know exactly where you’re coming from
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Aug 27th
2010
12:26 pm
Shana Said:
I hear you on the older mom thing. I went to meet my little one’s teachers this morning and think I was older than all the other moms, dads, and the teachers! Oh, well, the kids will keep you young, right?
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Aug 27th
2010
12:51 pm
Mary M Said:
Happy Birthday, Emily!! I hope all your birthdays are as happy as this one!!
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Aug 27th
2010
1:58 pm
catslady Said:
A very Happy Birthday, Emily!! I too had my children later in life and was always the oldest mom and since I never dyed my hair, there was no hiding it lol. I had a white stripe in my black hair before 30. I was married 15 years before having kids (it took some convincing for my husband). I think what I regret most is that they missed knowing most of their grandparents (my mom is 88 though) and I’m still waiting for grandchildren while my sister has 7 (by one daughter) with the oldest 16 and youngest just 3.
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Aug 27th
2010
1:59 pm
Barbara Elness Said:
Happy Birthday Emily! May you have a lovely day filled with doing whatever your heart desires.
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Aug 27th
2010
2:03 pm
Jane Said:
Happy Birthday, Emily. Enjoy your day and the presents.
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Aug 27th
2010
4:26 pm
Maureen Said:
Happy Birthday! Today is my husband’s birthday too.
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Aug 27th
2010
4:39 pm
Terri Brisbin Said:
EMILY!!
A hearty HUZZAH on the birthday celebrating!! Hope it’s a good day!
Terri
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Aug 27th
2010
5:29 pm
Laura Said:
Happy birthday!
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Aug 27th
2010
8:48 pm
Karyn Gerrard Said:
Happy Birthday to you!!!! Could be worse, could be like me and be forty pfffttt, staring into the dark abbess of 50! *shudder* Celebrate!!
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Aug 28th
2010
6:16 am
Laurie G Said:
Enjoy your day. Hope you ate lots of cake and ice cream too! Happy Birthday!
The hardest birthday for me was turning 40. It hit me right between the eyes. My kids were occupying all my time. Life flew by!
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Aug 28th
2010
7:17 am
Kristan Higgins Said:
Shoot, Emily, I’m a day late! Happy birthday, and yes, drag it out for the whole weekend. I’ve never minded getting older (well, not yet anyway). That being said, I alone support the anti-aging face cream industry! Hope you have a great day!
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Aug 28th
2010
9:59 am
Catherine Kean Said:
Happy Birthday, Emily! I hope it was awesome!
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Aug 30th
2010
9:33 am
Quilt Lady Said:
Happy belated Birthday Emily, hope you had a good one!
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