42. It's arrived. Not in full force, but it's here. So, I do what I do. You read. Welcome to my 42nd year.
1. I probably spend too much time on my computer. But somehow it seems appropriate.
2. I have incredible boat etiquette. Which is weird because we are not really boat people.
3."Hey, Mom." is a phrase, introduction, beginning to a conversation, that I hear more than you can imagine.
4. Like Jason Derulo, if I were a popstar, I would be tempted to start every song I perform by yelling my name, "Jennifer Tyler!"
5. Dinner is always a challenge.
6. I strive to have handwriting like an architect. In fact, I love creating my own fonts. With pen and paper.
7. I had dreams of being a lavender farmer.
8. I get great pleasure from re-organizing a drawer. Any drawer. It gives me a sense of control.
9. My favorite aisle in the grocery store is the cleaning product aisle. There is always a new scent or product being introduced. I'm a sucker for countertop spray.
10. My children will all be taller than me and that makes me so happy.
11. I fall asleep quite easily.
12. I would love to have a small cottage decorated in a "shabby chic" kind of way. Like a playhouse but to scale for an adult.
13. Moss is really beautiful. I love the color and the way it feels.
14. Speaking of moss, if I were a Smurf, which I would love to be, I would build my mushroom house on a moss patch.
15. I DO NOT watch scary movies. I just can't.
16. Twitter has become my new challenge. I am learning to use it slowly everyday.
17. An emerald cut diamond is in my future.
18. I love to watch my children swim. They are amazing in the water.
19. I should take some classes. Photography. Pottery. Cooking. Accounting. I need to continue learning.
20. Planning parties is quite fun for me. I tend to go overboard.
21. See's Bordeaux candies make me smile.
22. I like to be creative but at times I am embarassed by my creativity.
23. I never intend to make people feel inadequate. That is one of the most hurtful things you could do.
24. The numbers in my house address add up to 24. I like that.
25. I've often gone over in my head, "if my house was burning how would I get everything important to me out." It's an awful thing to think about.
26. At some point in my life, I would like to have a circus themed birthday party. According to #26, I probably shouldn't plan it or elephants might be involved.
27. My husband has become more handsome over the years. He was a hottie when we got married.
28. Sadly, I find some reality tv entertaining. Hoarders. Gross but totally entertaining.
29. I love to dance. Karaoke scares me. But I love to dance.
30. I have no time for politics. It pisses me off. It's frustrating. I think our government is a bunch of rich people who only give a shit about their own agenda. Now you say, "NO DUH."
31. I worry I will never be as successful as my parents. Will my children feel the same?
32. I only had 2 children when I was 32.
33. I am proud of Here at the Hive. I believe it's a nice representation of me.
34. We feel lucky to have our parents around. To have parents that are still living is a gift. Mr. Handsome and I recognize this.
35. I have met an amazing bunch of people. In a weird turn of events I was invited to be part of the Snowmamas. And in that, my life has changed. in a great way!
36. I ordered a peppermint frappuchino the other day. I drank half of it and then realized the calorie count. The half I drank was delicious.
37. When I was 13, I hated the idea of having boobs. At 42, I love the idea of having boobs. I will help my daughter feel the same way.
38. Wind scares the shit out of me. I. hate. wind.
39. The ability to write a thank you note, actually write, with your own handwriting, is a dying art. I insist that my children have that ability.
40. It's the new 30? Really? That seems weird. Why can't it just be 40.
41. I feel more grown up this year. I am easing into the new 30's. I think by the time I'm the"new 39" I'll have my 40's figured out.
42. Being a little more selfish, it's what I'm considering as my gift to me. I'll work on it. But loving everyone around me, it's a priority.
Thanks for sharing today with me. It make my day just what it should be, the very happy part of being alive. Happy, Happy.
