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logosoco

(3,208 posts)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:56 PM Oct 2014

In 12 days I will be 50.

I have been on this site since November 2004, pretty much daily. I am going to try to get my post count to 1000 before my birthday.
I find I have been posting more the past few months because I seem to have more time now that my youngest child is almost 20. Even though I do spend a lot of time taking care of my grandsons while my oldest daughter works.

The last goal I had in life was saving enough stamps at the Shop N Save to get a cheesy cheap Rachel Ray bowl. I managed to reach that one. I think I can do this.

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In 12 days I will be 50. (Original Post) logosoco Oct 2014 OP
I have faith in you. In_The_Wind Oct 2014 #1
Thank you! logosoco Oct 2014 #2
The old saying goes "If I'd known grandchildren were this much fun, Arkansas Granny Oct 2014 #3
Yes. That is what I tell my daughter! logosoco Oct 2014 #4
You must be having lots of fun spoiling 'em. In_The_Wind Oct 2014 #16
Happy birfdee! shenmue Oct 2014 #5
Thanks! I've tried putting this one off as long as I could, but here it is! nt logosoco Oct 2014 #6
I hope you get really cool presents. shenmue Oct 2014 #7
Being able to cope with my aches and pains enough to keep house and logosoco Oct 2014 #8
Awww shenmue Oct 2014 #9
Born one day before my brother. whistler162 Oct 2014 #10
Happy almost birthday to your brother! logosoco Oct 2014 #12
You can do it! ohnoyoudidnt Oct 2014 #11
Cheers! logosoco Oct 2014 #13
Half a century......wow. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2014 #14
This age does have it's advantages. logosoco Oct 2014 #15
you want I should kick your half-century ass, logosoco? Skittles Oct 2014 #17
Ha! Some days I gotta kick my own ass to get it going... logosoco Oct 2014 #21
Just stick these smilies into every thread csziggy Oct 2014 #18
Fuggetaboutitt! Or: Aint nuthin but a thang! Populist_Prole Oct 2014 #19
Attitude does mean a lot! logosoco Oct 2014 #22
Happy pre-birthday logosoco! femmocrat Oct 2014 #20
get postin' sista! orleans Oct 2014 #23
Okay Folks! I did it! logosoco Oct 2014 #24
Haven't you heard? Fifty is the new forty! Laffy Kat Oct 2014 #25
Congrats on 1000 posts! bigwillq Oct 2014 #26
Woo hoo! Thanks! logosoco Oct 2014 #27

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
2. Thank you!
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:07 PM
Oct 2014

One is in 1st grade and the other goes to preschool two days a week. Being a grandma ("Maw&quot is so much different than being a mom!

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
4. Yes. That is what I tell my daughter!
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:47 PM
Oct 2014

When she gets discouraged, I remind her that I was once in her shoes and I/we both made it just fine!

My sister and I try to convince all of our kids that this person they know as grandma was NOT the same person we knew as mom!

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
8. Being able to cope with my aches and pains enough to keep house and
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:01 PM
Oct 2014

care for the grandkids is a gift for me everyday!

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
12. Happy almost birthday to your brother!
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:46 PM
Oct 2014

I was born on my aunt's birthday. She is going to be 89.

I have two kids born on the same day, 3 years apart. October 22. My youngest was born just after my 30th which makes it easy to keep track of how old she is!!!!

We recycle birthdays in our family!

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
14. Half a century......wow.
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 08:12 PM
Oct 2014

FWIW....I found the fifth decade to be marvelous.
Felt much comfortable in my own skin, had my job skills down pat.
Plus I met the love of my life when I was 53!

ya never know what is around the next corner.

Happy Birthday!

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
15. This age does have it's advantages.
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 08:18 PM
Oct 2014

I can wear whatever I want and nobody notices or cares. Although being out of work helps with that, too.

And all my life, I hear about how awful hot flashes are, so far I am liking it, especially with fall coming on.

I feel like i have settled most issues with my past and I look forward to the future. This is the icing on the cake!

I've been with "the love of my life" since I was a kid! Now we are learning how to be "just us" since the kids are grown. This could be a lot of fun!

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
21. Ha! Some days I gotta kick my own ass to get it going...
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 10:22 AM
Oct 2014

somedays it feels like it is kicking me! But I am going to keep riding and see how far into the next half century I can get!

Populist_Prole

(5,364 posts)
19. Fuggetaboutitt! Or: Aint nuthin but a thang!
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 05:37 AM
Oct 2014

Really though, it's no big deal, so don't get rattled about it. Same thing people tried to razz me about when I turned 30: It meant nothing. I was in a better position in life at 30 than I was at 20. I was leaner/healthier at 40 than 30. Still was at 50, which I turned recently. The only negative types were two ( latent ) conservative friends who were/are still trying to use their projection shit and knocking themselves out trying to convince me I should throw in the towel and be miserable curmudgeons like them. No. Just live your heart. Don't let your body follow a fallen heart like so many seem to do.

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
22. Attitude does mean a lot!
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 10:26 AM
Oct 2014

In my head, I am still basically the same person I was at 20, just with more knowledge and experience.
My husband is 7years older than me and tends toward the curmudgeon side. Keeping him out of that helps me from going there myself!

orleans

(33,987 posts)
23. get postin' sista!
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 11:24 AM
Oct 2014

from the looks of this thread it would appear you've actually taken some time out to sleep.

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
24. Okay Folks! I did it!
Mon Oct 6, 2014, 03:35 PM
Oct 2014

Okay I cheated....THIS is my 1000th post.

Thanks to everyone on DU for helping me reach my goal. And for keeping me informed and entertained!


What a wonderful place!

Peace and love to us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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