Calling All Future Golden Girls

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Hey there, friends! So, I used to watch Golden Girls back in the day, and honestly, those ladies felt ancient to me. Fast forward to my 40s, and suddenly Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche, and Rose don’t seem so far removed from my reality. While I’m not rushing through the diaper days and teenage drama with my kids, I can’t help but think these women had the right idea about life after the kids grow up.

I mean, can we talk about the idea of a nightly slumber party with your best pals? Sign me up! The more I think about it, the more appealing this retirement plan becomes. Imagine a grandma co-op where we pamper each other’s grandkids with love (and plenty of cookies). This way, we get all those sweet grandbaby hugs without putting pressure on our own kids to visit all the time. Plus, think of the savings! Pooling our resources means we can ditch the multiple mortgages and go back to sharing clothes—because let’s be real, who’s going to remember who wore what?

I find myself casually scouting my friends to see who might be a good fit for my future spinster crew. We’ve got the divorced, the soon-to-be widows, and the lone wolves all vying for a spot. Is she a messy roommate? A hoarder? A snorer? But hey, if she can whip up a mean pie or has a knack for gardening, she’s in! And let’s not forget the funny ones—because laughter is key.

Of course, we’ll need some ground rules. This isn’t a wild party house or a sorority; we’ll have to keep our romantic escapades to ourselves. I plan on catching up on some serious sleep when the kids are grown, and I don’t have time for any late-night escapades—especially if they involve holding back hair during a rough night!

You see, Golden Girls is like a peek into what life looks like after the fairytale ends. Maybe Prince Charming didn’t stick around, or perhaps he just never showed up. But our kids are thriving, thanks to our best efforts, and there’s still so much living left to do!

We don’t have to fade into the background as we age. Our last chapter can be just as vibrant as the ones that came before. Together, we can embrace our inner granny ninjas and enjoy this wild ride.

In all sincerity, I want to surround myself with friends who will travel this road with me, those who will be there through thick and thin. And the next time I throw a party, I promise I won’t care about the size of your gift. In fact, let’s skip the gifts altogether—I’m all about minimalism now. Just bring your friendship and a fun adventure, and I’ll be one happy lady. Thank you for being a friend!

So, what do you say? Will you join me as one of my future Golden Girls? Let me know in a couple of decades, and I’ll keep a spot reserved for you. When the time comes, we’ll kick off this pajama party in style!

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