They say 40 is a milestone and that it takes you into a different phase of life. So far, I've felt no different; the dat started as any other Monday - gym, school run, work. I suppose over time, I've realised that to me, a birthday is just another day. I did enjoy the brief moment we had over lunch, these are rare moments now so definitely need to savour them.
I can't remember when I stopped feeling anything special about my birthday but it's been there for a while. This is something I strive hard to never let my kids feel the same about. I suppose in a way, I want them to be the opposite of myself so that they can have a normal and happy life. I suppose that's my wish for this one, to make sure I am able to give them the best of everything and keep them away from every struggle I've had to go through.
