It has been a little while since I've written.
I'm turning 42 soon. As I am thankful that God has given me my health and collecting wealth of experiences, knowledge and wisdom, I lay here thinking.
The gray hair no longer hides between the black, making their presence more prominent. They are here to stay and collectively trying to make a statement. The stripes are trendy, I say. So gray away!
The hips and tummy are prospering. Giving me shape. Not a problem.
Afternoon naps on Sunday no longer a luxury. It is now a necessity.
And staying up past midnight on a work night means a lot of people won't like me tomorrow.
The least of my problems.
What I am thinking about now is me. Kids are leaving the nest soon, and I have worked hard enough to provide for them. This Single income working mum has not done too bad. I have enough put aside for their education, and if needed, I have the resources to get more.
It's me now that I have to prepare. What will I do coming home to an empty house? Move back with my parents? Maybe...not.
I suppose when kids move out, it's almost like retiring. A job as a mummy done. The nurturing bit anyway. I hope they will still recruit this retiree for some contract work once in a while.
5 comments:
Salam. Like to get in touch with u. Rjamaluddin@gmail.com :-)
RJ
Salam kak. Happy belated birthday! The kids are leaving for uni, is it? Take care sis.
RJ, thank you
Nanrfz, lovely as always to hear from you. 1st born is leaving soon. How oh how will I cope?
Many happy returns of the day, young lady. My daughter, 48 is having her first boy planning to go to university, a slow worker she is.
Kids leaving the nest.... Never easy. Hope your daughter did ok Al-Manar
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