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The Changed My Life Baby and The Beach Lady

September 3, 2008 By admin 2 Comments

Welcome back! Have you Joined The Club?


Life. It is amazing how you can be chugging along on one path then….BOOM…hair pin turn takes you in a whole different direction.

I am a true believer in this, “God gives you what you can handled in life”. Just sometimes I wonder if he has my mistaken with someone else?

Let me tell you about the Lady at the Beach and how I came up with the New Old Moms Club. Baby Beans loves the beach. She could spend all day everyday there. A few months back, Beans and I had done our walk and decided to play on the sand hill. She calls it HER mountain. As she ran up and down with me following, I had noticed this old woman watching us.

You know when you can just tell when someone has something to say? Well, she did alright. Once again, I have to tell you, people need to turn their brains on before they speak…Click-Power On Please! Well, here’s how the conversation went…

After complimenting me on how beautiful Baby Beans is, she asked with a confused look, “Is she you little ‘change of life’ baby?” Stop right there. I was 43 at the time and in my opinion at least, I didn’t look old enough to be going through my ‘change of life’.

I quickly replied, “No. She was a vacation souvenior but she definitely has CHANGED my life!”. I guess my annoyed expression and sharp tone said what I was really thinking because the woman, slightly red-faced, replied, “Oh, I see. You’re just one of those…New Old Moms.”

Thankfully (for her), Baby Beans scampered off just out of reach so I had to say good bye to my new found enemy to chase after her. I don’t know if at that point I was more angry or embarassed. New Old Mom? What the heck is that supposed to mean anyway? I am a new Mom over 40 but when did 40 become Old?

When I got home and relayed the story to Jack he just laughed. He told me just to ignore it and reassured me that I had had more energy over with four children, businesses, volunteering, coaching and everything else than some 30 year old moms do.

New OLD Mom. The old part still really annoyed me. I can’t say I didn’t wonder when I found out I was pregnant at 40 how all this would work out. I was scared. Again, I do believe everything does happen for a reason in life.

Well, Baby Beans might not have been a ‘change of life’ baby but she sure did change our life completely…all for the better. She gives me motivation, inspiration and whether I want it or not, she keeps my o my toes!

As far as the ‘New Old Mom’ thing, I am a perpertual glass full person. Hence, you are at the New Old Moms Club and will soon have the opportunity to visit the New Old Moms Entrepreneur Club! Don’t forget to check out Fit Moms Over 40, too!

I am celebrating being over 40 as a new mom, an old mom and as a women! Life may take unexpected turns sometimes. Enjoy the path you are on, whatever it may be and embrace who you are at any age!

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A New 90210 Makes Me a Proud Old Mom!

August 24, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

90210 is Back! Can you believe it?

I saw the commercials for it early this morning while watching a movie with my 14 year old daughter. Right after the commercial my MayMay turned to me and asked, “That was a show from ‘back in the day’ right?”

I guess I looked puzzled because she added, “You know, back when you were young?”

90210? “Back in the day?” How old am I anyway?

It was funny that MayMay said this to me when she did because I had just gotten off a call listening to Patti Serrano from Grandma and the Geeks. Patti had just been discussing “old” and the fact that we should be proud to be old!

I AM AN OLD MOM AND I AM PROUD OF IT!

What makes “old” bad? What is the definition of old anyway? When are we officially considered “old”?

The dictionary has many definitions for old so here are two for you:

1. Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.
2. Having or exhibiting the wisdom of age; mature

Personally, I like the second one better!

The bottom line is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with being “old”.

I can tell you that just recently, I did feel my age as I watched my oldest walk through the doors of her new High School.

Serious separation anxiety. Almost as bad as the day she got on the bus for Kindergarten. I guess I was feeling “old”. My first baby was going to High School!

As my tears and that feeling in the pit of my stomach passed, I realized that this is just the beginning. High School is a beginning for her and for me. My being “old” had nothing to do with anything.

Old is just more experienced than young. Taking my “Old” and sharing it with the young around me is what makes me a Mom.

Beverly Hills 90210 was from ‘back in the day’. The original series ran from 1990-2000. I was a little shocked when I found out it was 18 years ago that the series came out. (ok, the old thing again!)

I’ll admit, I did watch the show “back in the day”! As corny as this may sound, I am actually looking forward to watching it again. This time around, I’ll be sharing what I remember from “when I was young” watching the original series with my daughters.

If the show makes a go of it and lasts another 10 years, it will be something we can make the baby part of.

One thing I have learned from being a New Old Mom is that doing things together with your kids, even something as little as watching a silly TV series, fosters conversation, builds relationships and keeps you in touch with your kids.

The New 90210 Series starts September 2nd on CW. Good or bad, I’ll be sharing some of my “old” with my daughters that night and loving every minute of it!

Take the time to enjoy and share your “old” today!

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New Moms, Old Moms, New Old Moms…

August 11, 2008 By admin 2 Comments

As I scroll through the dictionary definitions of Mom and Mother, I don’t actually see any age requirements listed. That leads me to believe that, within reason, there aren’t any.

I joined the New Old Moms Club right from the get go. Being a bit of a late bloomer, my first daughter was born just after I turned thirty. It was funny because I was exactly thirty years younger than my Mom, too.

Two more little ladies showed up within the next two years and my “mom status” was quickly moving toward just plain “old mom.”

A week in the Dominican Republic catapulted me head first into the ‘New” old mom category. My fourth daughter was born shortly after I turned 40!

My husband wanted to name her Margarita (or ‘one too many’) but my other three girls quickly nixed that idea.

Oh where oh where did the energy I had at thirty go?

My older three daughters are now 11, 12, and 14. The baby is 2 1/2.

I’m not quite sure who is more difficult…the Toddler or the Teen!

Honestly, though, I can’t tell you how special these girls are!

As kids get older we forget how it was when they were small. This little one brings back that flood of memories including those first steps, first words and those sleepless nights!

I thank my lucky stars everyday for my children. They bring light and love into our hearts.

The New Old Moms Club is a place for New Moms (of any age), Old Moms and New Old Moms to gather and share their stories, their questions, their knowledge and their support.

As president of this club, I look forward to opening the doors to many different topics and offering a laugh, a tear or some decent advice where I can!

Thanks for joining me…

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