What's the greatest thing about being a third ager in your book?

**Beryl** · 01-25-2008, 05:59 PM

hello since this is a 40+ thread I decided to post because I do fall into the age bracket but I am an older mom have not found one of those yet
but then I have not been a member here very long and and just reading here there and everywhere around this forum
I am 48 and DD is 8 and a great joy to us

**Pemberleyan** · 01-27-2008, 02:15 PM

My situation is different, in that we never had children.

I had a "career" in my 20's, but lost it for physical reasons. When I quit my last job at 44, having been there for a few years, people kept referring to it as my "retiring." I was so thrilled to leave and be able to be at home.

So, I guess it's not having to get up so early and spend most of my energy at an unpleasant job. The luxury of being able to go for a walk at any time the weather allows, make plans in accordance with DH's schedule, etc.

**kolma** · 02-10-2008, 02:22 AM

I like coming & going as I please without having to be home at a certain time for anyone.

**wisteria** · 02-12-2008, 11:28 AM

Freedom to travel to all the places I have only read about. I am a history buff and loved to experience the coloseum in Rome ,the mona lisa in Paris and the British museum in London etc.I can read all night if I like,eat when and what I want and I answer to noone. I am so fortunate