"That Ship Has Sailed"

That's a term that's being used more and more around our house...and I don't like it --- even a little bit.

It was used recently by hubby, after he decided, after looking at a particular item, was questioning his need for it, after all.  "That ship has sailed", he said.  I heard it and took it as an age thing...that we've given up...that it's not worth pursuing anymore.

But I guess, instead of looking at "that ship has sailed" as a term of resignation, I should look at it as a sign of acceptance....that we've had things so good for so long... that we can change things up -or not - and still be alright.

So what if I can't wear stilettos anymore?  It was fun when I could.   "That ship has sailed".  Partying until the wee hours?  Not appealing anymore.  "That ship has sailed".  And if our so-called "toys" are enough, why want for more?  "That ship has sailed", too.

I'd like to think that we're both - hubby and me - in charge, making decisions, planning and doing things on our own terms.    There may be a whole lot of "ships sailing" around here, but we're still the captains of those ships, and that is alright!