Cait Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Well, "No I don't really mind" I said to my daughter, "It's just a number" when she asked how I'd feel about having a birthday card with 50 on it. Thankfully she didn't get me one of those, but I was given a big one in church this morning with a huge 50 on it, and had to open it in front of everyone and smile and be 'happy' to have it. In reality, the glib "It's only a number" was a bit of a hit to the solar plexus, (This isn't mine is it, really?) and "How did that happen then!" I know in reality it's all in the mind, and you're as old as you feel and all that, but sitting here with cards on the mantelpiece, four of which are saying '50' it's quite a sobering time. Oh well, onwards and upwards - cakes to make for the Preschool children for tomorrow as a special treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Well, "No I don't really mind" I said to my daughter, "It's just a number" when she asked how I'd feel about having a birthday card with 50 on it. Thankfully she didn't get me one of those, but I was given a big one in church this morning with a huge 50 on it, and had to open it in front of everyone and smile and be 'happy' to have it. In reality, the glib "It's only a number" was a bit of a hit to the solar plexus, (This isn't mine is it, really?) and "How did that happen then!" I know in reality it's all in the mind, and you're as old as you feel and all that, but sitting here with cards on the mantelpiece, four of which are saying '50' it's quite a sobering time. Oh well, onwards and upwards - cakes to make for the Preschool children for tomorrow as a special treat! First of all many happy returns for tomorrow and Congratulations Please don't be downhearted of view the '50' cards in a sobering way It is of course just a number and it is just another birthday buy hey it's a special one and it's lovely that those close to you have been kind and thoughtful enough to celebrate it, The church event this morning I sympathise with because I hate any sort of public fuss! My 50th was celebrated on a working day in preschool. I was given 'circle time' and presented with presents, cards and a huge chocolate cake - I did appreciate the thoughts and kindness but hated being the centre of attention. My '50' was five years ago -no idea where that time has whizzed too as it seems like yesterday. Please enjoy tomorrow for what it is - your birthday and your special day I still can't believe that I am 55 and have to stop and think!! It only seems a short time ago we celebrated my 40th and now my eldest son is 31 - it's all just numbers!!! Try seeing the '50's in a positive light and enjoy the celebrations - sure you will have a great day in preschool tomorrow HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Gosh Cait you gave me a scare.....I thought I'd missed you from the birthday list for today! I turned 50 in February and if I'm honest I'll say that I did feel some moments of panic. This was the age I used to call 'really old' and now it's my age. Don't worry about these feelings and I don't really think that anyone can say anything that will ease your misgivings. Three months later and I'm still 50.......so what. I'm still doing the things I did when I was 49.......what a difference a day makes! Where did the time go? It went on running your own pre-school, raising your family and simply enjoying life as you do. Don't let it spoil your day tomorrow........enjoy your cakes with the children and we'll see if your being 50 will make the slightest bit of difference to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 I've just made 50 little mars bar cakes in individual tiny bun cases for snack time treat tomorrow. Yes, it's a number (there's a worktop full of them!). I remember when I first started work, my boss had her 50th birthday and as a 'raw' 16 year old it seemed absolutely ancient. Possibly, back then, 50 year olds were 'older' than our 50 year olds - if that makes any sense? They say 50 is the new 40 - perhaps that's the angle I should be using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Happy 2 x 25th birthday for tomorrow! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Happy Birthday 50 is DEFINATELY the new 40 Julie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Panic, panic, panic..........I haven't posted your card at all how did your birthday come round again so fast? 50 is the new 30 (not 40) - promise it's nothing to worry about! Best I visit moonpig a bit swiftly then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 hehe - yours crept up on me too I seem to remember! the new 30 eh........ ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Core Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Happy Birthday, Cait. Remember - you are as old as you feel Hey-ho some days I feel 90 - am really 58 (I think!!!) Core Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Happy birthday to you. Interesting thread for those of us who are past a certain age......Perhaps we should have a dedicated post 40 or post 50 forum!! I too remember always being the young one at work, and it's a very sobering thought that those days are long gone. However, I am following the 50 is the new 30 line of thinking, which now makes me still in my twenties!! Great thought! Sad the mirror doesn't seem to know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimms o'clock? Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Happy Birthday to you ~ Happy Birthday to you ~ Happy Birthday dear Cait _ Happy birthday to you" When I turned 50 I can remember being told "you've got another 50 years to go to 100!!", by someone I thought loved me ?!?! Have a good day BMG Edited May 9, 2010 by BMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Now this is not fair it's a flippin' Bank Holiday in Guernsey tomorrow.........Moonpig 'country' Cait.........you will get a card from me sometime soon! Yes 30 definitely! So I'm 35!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Yes - It's Liberation Day today, Lou used to really enjoy that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Wishing you a very happy birthday for tomorrow, dear Cait, welcome to the fabulous 50's. Promised myself it would mean a little more me time - hehe - not quite, but have survived so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 happy birthday Cait hope tomorrow is a lovely day for you.I had my 50th last year and was a bit touchy about it but it turned out a very nice day and I dont feel any different from when I was 40!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!! unsworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamgirl Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Welcome to the club! Happy birthday! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Woo - there's a club? hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Wishing you a lovely day for tomorrow - enjoy your special day X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Happy Birthday, Cait.Remember - you are as old as you feel Hey-ho some days I feel 90 - am really 58 (I think!!!) Core Know how you feel - and I haven't hit the 50 yet (quite)!! Happy Birthday for tomorrow Cait. It cheered me up to know I am not the only one on here nearly in my dotage!! (my lovely children's words!!) Edited May 9, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Happy birthday for tomorrow Cait - it really is just a number. And imagine how you'd have felt if they'd forgotten your birthday! Hope the children enjoy the cakes tomorrow! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 I'm not ungrateful for the cards at all - it's just that being confronted with a number is a bit more 'real' than saying you won't be bothered! My brother's card says "The secret of staying young is the careful use of make up .......... ....... make up an age and stick to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimms o'clock? Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Ohh I love that line. I think I will have a go at "make up" then. I'll make up my age as, I don't know???...29 sounds good to me; old enough to know better but young enough to say "what the heck" Age is definately a frame of mind after all we don't work in early years for the intellectual conversations that come with being "grown up" do we, the children keep us forever young! Enjoy your day Cait. X BMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 happy birthday hun - im just hoping 50 is the new 40 as 40s are (RUBBISH) - thought life was supposed to begon - so waiting for 50 instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Happy Birthday dear cait xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Age is definately a frame of mind after all we don't work in early years for the intellectual conversations that come with being "grown up" do we, the children keep us forever young! When I was 16 ( a little while ago!! ) my friend Tom and I decided we'd be "grown up" at 18. At 18, we decided we'd be "grown up at 21!" At 21 it bcame 30, at 30 it became 40 and at 40 we moved the "grown up" goalpost again to 50!! In the meantime I've become Godmother to his 2 daughters aged 18 and 16 and he's Godfather to my 15 year old daughter.... and they're wondering when they'll be grown up if we're still thinking about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a fabulous "nifty fifty" day tomorrow, Cait! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 It just a number thats starting to worry me, so I have decided to be 46, 47, 48, 49, 49, 49,.... It comes to us all if we're lucky enough. Enjoy it Cait This is taken from a tea towel I saw in a gift shop, no idea who wrote it but happy birthday anyway... The Ten ages of a woman Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Princess Age 8: She looks at her self and sees Cinderella Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly sister! “Mom, I cant got ot school looking like this!” Age 20: She looks at herself and sees too fat./thin, too tall/short, too straight/curly, - fixes herself the best she can but decides shes going out anyway. Age 30: She looks at herself and sees too fat./thin, too tall/short, too straight/curly - but decides she doesn’t have time to fix it so shes going out anyway! Age 40: She looks at herself and sees too fat./thin, too tall/short, too straight/curly - but says ‘at least I’m clean’ and goes out anyway! Age 50: She looks at herself and sees ‘I am’ and goes wherever she wants to go! Age 60: She looks at herself and reminds herself of all The people who cant even see themselves in the mirror Anymore, and goes out and conquers the world! Age 70: She looks at herself and sees wisdom, laughter and ability and goes out and enjoys herself! Age 80: Doesn’t bother to look, just puts on a terrific hat and goes Out to have fun with the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 oh Rea, that's FAB! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah, that's really goo, thanks for that - I take it you bought the teatowel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryEMac Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 happy birthday Cait. Hope today has been good. I turned 50 over 4 years ago and have no idea where the years have gone. I have increased my hours of work and taken on other roles in the family. I still feel 18 in my head but my body is now starting to say no way. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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