Dear Old Fart That I Love,

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.

40, Aging, birthday, Husband, letter, love, Old Fart

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#1 by Anna Ellis on July 10, 2009 - 10:39 AM

aww that was so sweet! HAPPY B-DAY JOHN!!

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#2 by Tarasview on July 10, 2009 - 10:43 AM

Happy Birthday Mr. Lotus
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#3 by VDog on July 10, 2009 - 10:47 AM

Good night old man!!!
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#4 by Mrs. Flinger on July 10, 2009 - 10:50 AM

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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#5 by Amanda on July 10, 2009 - 11:01 AM

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.

#6 by Malia on July 10, 2009 - 11:48 AM

Oh Lotus, you do have a way with words! LOL

Happy Birthday John!!
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#7 by Monica (peapodsquadmom) on July 10, 2009 - 11:51 AM

oh, the old fart is a lucky man indeed.
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#8 by connie on July 10, 2009 - 12:52 PM

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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#9 by Gabriel on July 10, 2009 - 1:08 PM

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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#10 by Awdey on July 10, 2009 - 2:22 PM

Happy 40th to your hubby. I love how you signed the post…spot on!!
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#11 by Tara R. on July 10, 2009 - 8:12 PM

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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