Dear Old Fart That I Love,
- At July 10, 2009
- By Lotus, aka Sarcastic Mom
- In Aging, Humor, Husband, Love, Marriage
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Yes, you forget things *cough* occasionally. Your knees are bad (snap, crackle, pop!). You tell Braden it’s time for his bath when it’s time for his nap. You tell him it’s time for his nap when it’s time for his bath. (By the way, he doesn’t even notice – I’m the only one who does. And I’m required to make fun of you for it, so just get used to it.)
Don’t even think about sharing that pudding with him – you know it will go right to your old gut.
Your hair might be thinning… don’t worry, you’re going to get more and more of it in your nose and ears to make up for this. Your back hurts, but I’m here to distract you from that by demanding that you rub mine (and don’t forget my feet)! I am just that loving.
And yes, I might feel the need to make endless jokes about you being old just because you turn 40 today.
It’s because I love you. And I’m glad you’ve been around for this long, and I’m hoping to make fun of how freaking old you are for so very much longer.
You are a wonderful (old ass) daddy and fabulous (decrepit, aging) husband. Hey – look at it this way: When men age, society kindly chooses to say that they are developing a bald head and a fat gut character and charm. Women? Get slow, fat and grow a beard. Maybe don’t worry so much about your aging – it’s mine you might want to start being concerned about. *wink*
Be careful on the road and hobble home as soon as you can. I will miss your old ass from afar for now, you wonderful, old fart.
Happy 40th Birthday!
Love,
Your hot, young wife.






Anna Ellis
aww that was so sweet! HAPPY B-DAY JOHN!!
Tarasview
Happy Birthday Mr. Lotus
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VDog
Good night old man!!!
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Mrs. Flinger
Stumbled, baby! This? “Your hair might be thinning – don’t worry you’re going to get more and more of it in your nose and ears to make up for this” I LOVE.
Y’all are so darn cute. Happy Birthday Old Fart! I mean John!
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Amanda
LMAO, I love this! Poor John.
I can’t wait for Aaron to turn 40, so I can make this tribute to him. Of course, I’m only 2 months behind him… ugh.
Malia
Oh Lotus, you do have a way with words! LOL
Happy Birthday John!!
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Monica (peapodsquadmom)
oh, the old fart is a lucky man indeed.
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connie
Happy B-Day to the old fart, umm, I mean John
Yesterday was my hubby’s b-day (7/9) & he turned 41! I can’t say much though~my b-day is 12/25 & I turn 40 this year~so I guess I’ll be referred to as “an old bitch”, lol! Really though, Happy 40th B-Day John~hope it’s a great one!
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Gabriel
Happy birthday, John!!!! You’re a very loved and a very lucky man.
Now get ready for the 40th b-day bash!
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Awdey
Happy 40th to your hubby. I love how you signed the post…spot on!!
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Tara R.
Aww that brought a tear to my eye. So heartfelt and loving. I bet you two are a hoot together. Happy B-Day to your hubs.
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Wendy
You should really start your own line of greeting cards.
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vanessa
Yes I agree I would LOVE to buy your greeting cards
Veronica
Happy Birthday!
When Nathan turns 40, I’ll be 33 and laughing myself silly at him.
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Amo
Dorkfish turned 40 in January…I thought he was turning 39.
Wonder who’s ‘aging gracefully’ in our relationship?
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Jeanette
Happy birthday!!
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Domestic Extraordinaire
Happy Birthday Jon!! Hope it was a good one!
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Kim
Happy Birthday (a little belated) to you hubby! This post was soo sweet..
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Mrs4444
I’m happy for you, that you are in love. Ain’t love grand?!
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Athena
Happy Birthday John!
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Al_Pal
*snort* Y’all are cute!
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