How do I feel about 40?

I'm turning 40 next week! Ug! I don't know if I'm ready for this. I mean, 40 is my mom right? I am in complete denial. My personality is young. I just like to play. I am a responsible mom, and adult, but when I look around, there are so many people that are more grown up than me. I mean, they might even be younger than I am, but they seem more grown up.

I was called to teach the 13-14yr olds in Sunday school. And sometimes, when they start having their conversations, and I join in, or make comments, I have to make a point to take a step back, and think....oh yeah, I'm the teacher...I'm the adult in this class! ha..ha.. No seriously! Except, that I do have more life experiences, and am just a bit more wise :) he..he..

And when I go visiting teaching with my partner who is a grandma, and talk to the ladies that we teach that are older, sometimes I wonder what I could possibly contribute to the conversations that we have. I find it much easier to talk to the younger crowd.

30 was ok. But 40 is going to freak me out! Just a little. This is crazy. But I wouldn't go back for anything. I have a wonderful husband and 2 of the most precious little girls who I would never give up! And 40 is just a number anyway right? You're only as old as you let yourself be.

Today my fabulous husband bought me a couple of really awesome Birthday presents. Man, I'm a lucky girl :) And today my mom called to tell me that her and my dad are coming over tomorrow with dinner and a present. And then on my actual day, Chris is going to take me out to dinner. My sister Jen even called, and asked if I wanted her to put something together with friends. Wow, I do love my Birthdays. They are pretty fun. But I think I'm going to stay 40 for a few years. Gosh, and my birthday isn't even until Wednesday!!

Just thought I'd put a couple pics of my cool presents. Well, I think they are cool, because I LOVE to cook! And maybe I'll have to write an update one of these days, after I find out just how being 40 really is :)