They say age is just a number. Or two numbers if youβre a grown-up and weβre going to be picky about it.
I remember being so pleased to finally reach double digits when I was 10, but now that I’ve turned 39, not so much.
I realise there are worse things in life than turning 39, and I also realise that a year from now Iβll probably look back and wish I was turning 39 again. But even so, 39!
Iβm not quite sure how I got here, but I have, so, to mark my 39th birthday and with the big four-oh looming, I thought Iβd share 39 thoughts on turning 39. Also known as a panicky stream of consciousness about getting older.
39 thoughts on turning 39
1. Thirty-nine sounds so old!
2. How did that happen?
3. I’m nearly 40. Yikes.
4. On the other hand, I’ll never be this young again.
5. Is 39 middle aged? Assuming I live to be 78, yes!
6. Is it too late to have another baby?
7. Probably.
8. If I did have another baby now I’d be at least 45 at the primary school gates, 51 at the secondary school gates and 61 when they turned 21.
9. Which is too old. Isnβt it?
10. But never say never, right?
11. I can’t believe the first Bridget Jones film is almost 20 years old. Arghhh! (If you’ve read the book you’ll get that).
12. Speaking of age, hasn’t Robbie Williams got better with age?
13. And Gary Barlow.
14. Why don’t women get better with age too? So annoying.
15. That’ll be down to the sleepless nights.
16. And the breastfeeding. That has a lot to answer for.
17. Is it too late to have a boob job?
18. Probably.
19. But never say never, right?
20. When I was sourcing images for this post I discovered I was born closer to the moon landing than the invention of the Nintendo Wii. How is that even possible?
21. I simply don’t understand Love Island. Which makes me feel old too.
22.Β I’m the same age as Gisele BΓΌndchen – and I’ve always thought of her as an ‘older’ supermodel.
23. Why don’t they do 39th birthday cards in the shops? After all, it’s the last one before the big four-oh. Surely that’s worthy of note.
24. Parenthood has definitely taken its toll on my face. And I’m afraid there’s no going back.
25. Perhaps I should give trough fillers a go. (If you don’t know what trough fillers are Google it – I have a friend who swears by them).
26. You could say I’m not actually 39, but 18 with 21 yearsβ experience.
27. I can remember my mumβs 39th birthday. And she seemed so old at the time. (Sorry mum). Which is odd, as at 60-something she seems young now.
28. Will my car insurance premium go down soon?
29. And my life insurance? On second thoughts that probably goes upβ¦
30. I really ought to do something about a pension.
31. Isnβt lifemin boring?
32. I feel so old!
33.Β In 10 years time I’ll be 49. Yikes again.
34. Iβve only got a year left to do all the things I said I was going to do before I was 40.
35. Like writing a book.
36. Thatβs so not going to happen in the next 12 months.
37. Although this blog is a sort of book.
38. Itβs the story of our lives over the last six years.
39. I wonder what happens next?
Are you approaching a significant birthday soon? Can you relate to any of the above? Iβd love to know which ones!
I also turned 39 this year. Yikes is right! But I don’t feel old. I always hear things like “my kids keep me young.” Are they kidding? My kids make me feel old all the time! And I’m pretty sure you’re right – the breastfeeding just wrecks your silhouette. And your sleep cycle, which never quite recovers…
Thanks for this fun post!
Jess
#MMBC
I think it’s only natural to have a little bit of a meltdown before a landmark birthday, right? Either way, age is just a number and as long as you’re happy living your life, who cares how old you are! #MMBC
I hear you sister! *Whispers* …I turn 40 in December and I think it’s a little bit crap. I am totally banning birthdays after this one!
I hope you had a lovely birthday and was spoilt rotten. x
I’m 40 in November and I’m quite looking forward to it!
YES! Robbie Williams has got better with age, I’ve never been a Gary Barlow fan though. hehehe #MMBC
A lovely age, I would love to be 39 again! You have some great years coming up with growing kids xx #KCACOLS
Turning 37 next week so I’m having a lot of these thoughts. A big part of me is looking forward to 40 just for an excuse to have a big bash. On the other hand, most of my is screaming almost 40?! How did I get so old?! #KCACOLS
I turned 38 this year and have had a lot of these thoughts too. I’m really not sure how I got here so quick tbh although I do remember my mum turning 40 and thinking she was really old and now I wonder if my daughter will think the same of me for my 40th lol #kcacols
I know people who have been 39 for quite a while … at least you are still really 39!! Hahaq #KCACOLS
39 isn’t so bad at all, I’m 49 this year and I cannot wait for next year! Strangely enough, I was thinking about my mum being my age the other day and I think we’re lucky, our parents did seem much older than us, back in the day, but nowadays, age really is just a number. Embrace it, have an awesome birthday and just carry on being fabulous π x
#KCACOLS
Love this! Definiely agree that Robbie has got better with age however I love him at every age <3 #KCACOLS
These are great, my partner turned the big 40 this year and mine is only a few years away. Robbie is definitely getting better with age and in fact he said his 40s have been the best years of his life so far! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
Judging by the lady in India, it is not too late to have children! Ha ha. Great list. #KCACOLS
I’ve got a few on you still. I think I had a harder time with 44 ( because its the MID 40s ) than I actually did with 40. I try and remind myself where I was ten or 15 years ago and it makes it a bit easier. I wouldn’t want to go back #KCACOLS
I turned 40 last year and to say I was not happy about it would be a complete understatement. I had my 41st birthday recently and that was almost as bad! I’d love to be 39 again…..(or maybe 29 actually!) #kcacols
I have three months left of being 39. Arrrrghh! Yes to Robbie Williams and especially to Gary Barlow. And no it’s not too late for a boob job π #Itsok
My daughter excitedly declared this morning that when she is 10, I will be 40. I was less excited.
#itsok lol
Thanks for linking up to the #itsok linky