This is a receiving mitt; used when on the other side of the punch.  Since turning 40 again, I have felt like Life is wearing the gloves and I, the receiving mitts. At my last class today before a forced month long retirement (umbilical hernia surgery) and other physical bullshit that is keeping me from being my full self, I punched like I would never punch again.  Then I told myself to shut the hell up. Be glad that even though your old ass body is betraying you on many levels, you are still standing and holding the receiving mitt, smiling with your missing tooth.  If memory serves, I can take any fucking punch you throw, Life. Lord knows there was a period between 1998 and early 2000 that you went all Tyler Durden on my ass.  I’ve not been knocked down yet.  So, to the Tumblebunnies who have expressed frustration and a battle with an uncertain enemy this week, I say join me. Let’s put some makeup on that eye, shake it off, and get back in the fight. Let’s fuck with Life’s head.

This is a receiving mitt; used when on the other side of the punch. 

Since turning 40 again, I have felt like Life is wearing the gloves and I, the receiving mitts. At my last class today before a forced month long retirement (umbilical hernia surgery) and other physical bullshit that is keeping me from being my full self, I punched like I would never punch again. 

Then I told myself to shut the hell up. Be glad that even though your old ass body is betraying you on many levels, you are still standing and holding the receiving mitt, smiling with your missing tooth. 

If memory serves, I can take any fucking punch you throw, Life. Lord knows there was a period between 1998 and early 2000 that you went all Tyler Durden on my ass. 

I’ve not been knocked down yet. 

So, to the Tumblebunnies who have expressed frustration and a battle with an uncertain enemy this week, I say join me. Let’s put some makeup on that eye, shake it off, and get back in the fight. Let’s fuck with Life’s head.

1 year ago
  1. eatdrinkbemommie said: I want to join your gang too! Will there be matching jackets and do I get a cool nickname like “Mouth” or Marie “Jazz Hands” Gunn?
  2. ourtwolittlemonkeys said: I am right there with you!! This week kicked my ass, but rather than lay in a big weepy pile, I’m picking myself up, moving on, and having an extra drink (or two).
  3. midwestern-momma said: Yup. I’d follow you anywhere.
  4. undercover-mama said: I LOVE this post. I love you.
  5. rockabillymomma said: It’s like you read my mind. Good luck with your surgery.
  6. bumbleeebeees said: Psh, I’ll be there in ten!
  7. ipromisetowrite reblogged this from thesahmmy and added:
    Hell yes.
  8. mediocremommy said: I’m totally joining your gang! Stay strong Sahmmy!!
  9. magmom said: Love this!
  10. keiren-smith reblogged this from thesahmmy
  11. misslisamarie2u said: Hit me with your best shot!!!! I can dig it :)
  12. lifeloveandjonah said: I am sooo with you. Gang joined!