The last days of my 40s

A few days ago, I started the last week of my 40s. 

This coming Tuesday, on the 28th of October, yours truly will be turning 50.

Yes, Peter is turning half a century old!

I don’t have any set plans for the big day, but I am going to spend some of it with my kids and that’s enough for me. Hugs and kisses from my little babies is all I need. A reminder of how far I’ve come and the road that still lies ahead. My brother is working that day so he’s gonna take me out for breakfast at our favorite place the day after, which is perfect. I haven’t been there in a while and our special breakfast would be the prefect way to start my first full day of my 50s.

I might see a movie, but I might hold off until something better comes out as I’m not that keen on what’s showing. I recently saw a few decent films so I’m not itching to get out there when there is other things to distract me. For example, the Blue Jays will be playing baseball on my birthday for the first time ever! Game 4 against the Dodgers in L.A. is on my birthday, so I will be rooting for my Jays to win that night.

Crazy thing is this time if year is now riddled with birthdays. Charlotte is turning 2 on the 24th of November, and Owen will be turning one on Dec 1st. Some people think I’m crazy to have kids this young at my age, but the truth is they make me feel young and keep me on my feet. I love being a father, and I’d have a dozen kids if I could afford it. There’s a good chance what I have right now might be all I get but I’m alright with that. They are the joys of my life and they make me want to do better in this world for them and for myself. At this age, that’s all the inspiration I need.

So, here’s to 50 years… and hopefully a lot more years coming up (Knock on wood). I’d like to wish for 50 more years, but I’d just be happy to see all my kiddos graduate from high school. I hope that I’ll get the chance to at least walk one of my daughters down the aisle, and maybe get a few grandkids. There are things to look forward to, and that drives me to work hard with my writing and keep pushing ahead.

I know I keep saying this, but I’ll also pledge to come back and do better by this diary. I have a lot to talk about, so I’ll do my best to share it here a little more often between the next many birthdays I hope to celebrate.

So, with that said, take care everyone.

Peter