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Top Seven Signs I’m Absolutely Getting Older

July 27, 2017 By Kari 6 Comments

My birthday’s on Friday! I love birthday week and I’m not ashamed to show it. Soak up that love, baby! I turn 36 on July 28, and crossing over that hump into my later 30’s brings with it an odd feeling. I’m on the other half of 30!

It’s no secret things do actually change as you get older. Priorities shift from spending three hours at the mall deciding on an outfit to wear that night, to rummaging through your closet hoping your “new post-baby body” will work out a way to fit into something. This is just one of a hundred examples. I wanted to share with you my Top Seven Signs I’m Absolutely Getting Older.

#1: The hair I try to brush away is often attached. It’s long, and it’s stuck to me, and I missed it shaving or worse off, it’s on my chin. Happens to everyone.

#2: My bedtime is getting earlier and earlier, and I like it. I get goosebumps thinking about putting on my pj’s and crawling into bed before 10pm. Remember when we used to go out at 10pm?

#3: I’ve been called “Ma’am” three times this week alone.

#4: I garden and I actually like it. That’s an “older” person thing to do, right? I haven’t told anyone to get off my lawn (but I would if they stepped on it).

#5: I bought Crocs. They were for camping, but enough said.

#6: I’m softer. My metabolism isn’t what it used to be, however I care less about that as I age. I’m all about being healthy, but growing up has opened my eyes even more to embracing life. That doesn’t mean we should treat our bodies like garbage, but we should treat ourselves!

#7: I love my life more than ever. Forget the advice you were given about the best years of your life are in high school or college. Are you kidding me? At that stage, most of us are broke and awkward and still figuring everything out. In my 30’s I feel like a warrior, settled in my skin with beautiful people surrounding me.

What would you add to the list?

 

xx

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Comments

  1. Gary Skelton says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:07 am

    Love all the comments but number 4 and 5 are my favorite.

    Reply
    • Kari says

      July 27, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Ha! Ha! What a surprise!

      Reply
  2. Deb says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:24 am

    What a beautiful read! I’m tearing up here! These words will be an inspiration to many young moms I’m sure!… You inspire me Kari!

    Reply
    • Kari says

      July 27, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Awww, thank you! <3

      Reply
  3. Lor says

    July 27, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    For me, I would add: Not that you stop caring about yourself, but you begin to put more effort into caring about the people in your life, fitness for the sake of your health not vanity and your imprint on the environment….. I will never forget or forgive you for #5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK KARI!

    Reply
  4. Meredith McLennan says

    July 28, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    You don’t look at day over 30. <3

    Reply

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Mom to Wyatt, Moses🐾 + Monroe🐾
Babe on the way! (06/22)
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Favourite features of the Bugaboo Fox Three! (chec Favourite features of the Bugaboo Fox Three! (check my stories for a few places to shop this on sale today).

We love this new and improved all-terrain stroller. We're out for walks a few times a day - with the dogs, school runs, shopping, etc. This one fits the bill for all of it!

- so easy to maneuver. It's seriously the smoothest ride ever. 
- 4-wheel spring suspension and large puncture-proof wheels let you glide over bumps and tight turns without disturbing babe.
- customizable colours 
- the bassinet has a great ventilation system to help babe regulate their natural body temperature.

📍 Save this reel, share with a friend or to your stories to help someone else out & follow @kariskelton for more everything motherhood.

#bugaboousa_partner

@bugaboousa 
 

#stroller #strollerreview #strollers #babymusthaves #newbornmusthaves
#beststroller
the litte things are truly the big things. 😭 F the litte things are truly the big things. 😭

Feeling so grateful today. So much love to you and yours. ❤️🙏

Merry Christmas!
@ryanjespersen 
#siblinglove
Everyone is looking! I cannot believe it! 🤣 @bl Everyone is looking! I cannot believe it! 🤣 @blakeloates working her special magic again. ❄️

Last one is a video of Noah and SC - totally adorable. 🎅

Two weeks until the big day! 🎅❤️
#santapics
#firstsantapic #familychristmasphoto #familypjs
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