Thursday, November 8, 2007

The older I get, the younger that is

When I was in the first grade, I remember thinking how very old my teacher must be. (Those of you who know Mrs. Padgett, don't tell her I said that.) I realize now that she was probably about the same age I am now. Or younger.

Age, much like beauty, is evidently in the eye of the beholder. And sometimes those eyes are covered with bifocals.

When did I become so old? My body aches when I get out of bed in the morning. I'm concerned with my cholesterol and blood pressure. I read my retirement statement every three months with growing interest.

How long is it before I start to need the TV really loud and eat dinner at 4 p.m.? I already go to bed at 8 o'clock. I'm an early bird special away from the old folks' home.

Age is relative. The older I get, the younger that is.

1 comment:

Jen said...

I don't know what you mean. It's helps if you have kids when you yourself are an infant.