The State Of Affairs
The Hair: No grays. (And yes, yes, I know that I color my hair. But you need to TRUST that it's been long enough since I went to the stylist and [my wicked long roots are in] my natural color is evident. And not gray.)
The Face: A few laugh lines, not bad. A deeper crease between my eyes (I've bought several tubes of [face acid] age defying whatever and it seems that I lack the basic stick-to-itiveness to make it work. It's the same with the teeth whitener.) My skin is still a little mottled, with darker freckles, since the pregnancy.
The Mouth: Light lines around the mouth. Three crowns on three molars that had ginormous fillings when I was a kid. I notice a line on my upper lip that appears to be from repeated pursing of the lips. It is a vertical line, the same kind that my grandmother had. The kind that acts as a channel and allows the lipstick to escape. Very don't like.
The Neck: A wee bit crepey. A wee bit.
The Upper Arms: I don't have that weird older-lady upper arm yet. You know the one where the shoulder joint is evident and then where the shoulder muscle is, there's a little lumpiness there? Even if they're really thin? I don't have that yet.
The Boobs: The girls are doing surprisingly well, I'd have to say. Given their later-in-life career change. But really, for working boobs, I'd have to say not-too-bad. Although, I don't ever remember worrying if my nipples were even before. That's a new one.
The Belly: Still a little poochy. The belly button never regained its previous, erm, smallness. That's a little strange. Inside, the digestation situation is pretty undisturbed. Raw onions bother me and green peppers 'repeat' on me, just like a regular old guy.
The Repro Organs: Still seem to be functioning. At least I think so, as the PMS has only gotten WORSE AND WORSE as I've gotten older.
The--Erm--Business: Pretty much healed over and back to normal.
The Butt: A little bigger than I'd like, but not droopy or anything.
The Legs: Saddlebags notwithstanding, they are all right. None of those twisty purple veins or anything like that. Some little broken capillaries and my old friend, cellulite.
The Feet: OMG, the FEET! I am TOTALLY getting corns. Corns! I've been taking the file-down thingamajig into the bathtub with me. *sigh*
The Joints: I have some cartilage whatever going on in my knees. I have the one trick knee that I've had forever, it cracks all the time. My joints are a little more sensitive, it seems.
My Attitude: Not that different from when I was in my 20's, really. But if I'm honest, I'd say that the last three years have been blustery and blistering. Searing lows and crazy highs and overwhelming adjustments. And not a whole lot of sleep of which to speak. And that's always been hard for me. As a result, I'm a little shorter than I'd like to be, a little snappier (Sorry, The Man!) Most of my NICE goes to the baby. But I think I'll bounce back. I'm still me underneath. Optimistic and grateful and hoping for the best.
And there you have it.
The State Of Affairs, on this, my 40th birthday.
Sorry I'm late!! Happy (belated) Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Caren | September 20, 2008 at 11:43 AM
holy cow! happy birthday!! i didn't realize we were the same age! (i hit the 4-0 in aug). welcome to the next decade : )
Posted by: creativekerfuffle | September 16, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Happy Birthday!! I found my first gray this year and I'm just 27. Sucks too. Hope you've had a good one!!
Posted by: Vicki | September 11, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Happy, Happy 40th Birthday, you are doing well on the whole face and body thing. Best wishes, hope you are doing something nice.
Posted by: J from Ireland | September 08, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Happy belated birthday!!!
(I'm so jealous that you have no gray. But then, I have no corns.)
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | September 07, 2008 at 11:46 PM
happy birthday!
and i think my body needs a good assessment.
Posted by: Bon | September 07, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Happy Birthday! September is a great month to have a birthday.
Posted by: Kayt | September 07, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Happy Birthday! You forgot to mention The Writing: Engaging, funny, and totally compelling.
Posted by: Stimey | September 06, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Hi,
New to your blog, really like the honesty in your writing! Have a great birthday.
:) Robin
Posted by: Robin | September 06, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Happy birthday! Love the report! I'm getting veiny legs, and the skin under my eyes is looking thin.
Posted by: Swistle | September 06, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I don't believe that you're 40. At all. You look wonderful. Happy birthday again!
Posted by: jonniker | September 05, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Jen | September 05, 2008 at 10:32 PM
happy birthday!
Posted by: julie | September 05, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Apparently I have not been paying attention, because you my dear are the living embodiment of the idea that age is but a number.
Happy (40th? Really?) Birthday!
Posted by: TheMama | September 05, 2008 at 09:34 PM
You are fucking serious? You're 40?! OMGWTFBBQ? Just last week/earlier this week/yesterday it seemed like you were in your 30's with me. We were chillin' in our 30's together. And then it STRUCK in the middle of the night and OMG this could happen to me. Fuuuuuck.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Sam | September 05, 2008 at 07:49 PM
I'm just 5 years ahead of you and you seem to me to be doing great! Good job with the whole over all package! Hang in there, tho. The next few years take constant vigilance as everything starts to... slide. And, baby, it all runs downhill.
Posted by: Krissa | September 05, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Happy Birthday!!!
If it makes you feel any better, I DO have random gray hairs AND the same vertical wrinkle on my upper lip, and I'm only 24.
And my feet could frighten small children.
Posted by: Joy | September 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Happy Birthday!!!
If it makes you feel any better, I DO have random gray hairs AND the same vertical wrinkle on my upper lip, and I'm only 24.
And my feet could frighten small children.
Posted by: Joy | September 05, 2008 at 07:28 PM
HBTY! Hope there's a whole lotta chocolate involved.
Posted by: m | September 05, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Maggie | September 05, 2008 at 05:23 PM
HAPPY - EST BIRTHDAY WISHES EVA!!!!
does THE Man get to spank you?
Posted by: somedayme2 | September 05, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: megumi | September 05, 2008 at 04:50 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Girl, I've seen pictures of you. You don't look a day over thirty. You're in GREAT SHAPE, my friend.
Posted by: mamatulip | September 05, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday. Go get a massage. That's my plan. But I've still got a whole 4 days until my 40th.
My therapist said "really?" when I told her that I really felt I was unfazed by my impending milestone. I've been weird for pretty much the whole summer. I wonder if I'm just internalizing my angst. I'm usually pretty self-aware. Hmmm.
Posted by: Manic Mommy | September 05, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Happy 40th! Enjoy!
Posted by: Trenches of Mommyhood | September 05, 2008 at 02:17 PM