As I slowly descend that hill I climbed so rapidly in my
youth, I realize that this side of the hill can be quite comical. I guess having a good attitude about aging
helps. After all, we really have no
control over it, so why fight it!
There are several things I have gotten really good at as I
age. Most of them bring my children to a
state of embarrassment, or if nothing else…doubled over in laughter. Hopefully when they reach my age they will
accept their children’s reactions as joyfully as I accept theirs!
Things I have perfected:
Brushing my teeth
while squatting…really helps with lower back issues.
Holding on to or
leaning on the wall while putting on my underwear and pants…really helps
from falling over!
Buckling or
unbuckling shoes/boots with my foot propped on the bed…can’t seem to twist and
bend anymore!
Snoring, I have
really perfected this! My poor husband
spends most nights on the floor or in the recliner in our room…geesh, get over it, already! LOL!
Getting up in the
morning - a 3 part process - sit-up, stand-up, count to 3 before moving…really
helps with the blood flow so that I can move!
Talking to myself
including having a two-way conversation…my daughter gets a real kick out
this! I was actually having an argument
with myself the other day which went something like this “Yes”…”No”… “ummm
Yes”. At least I got the answer I
wanted!!
Turning up the TV…I
think the remote does not work properly, because a “25” used to be perfect and
now it’s more like a “30”! Better yet try
CLOSED CAPTION!!! Love it!
Smiling and nodding
when I haven’t a clue what you just said to me…I can’t help it if a) you
don’t look at me when you talk to me and b) you talk like you have marbles in
your mouth!!
Tooting, you
know, without warning…oh, well, what more can I say???
Forgetting everything
that anyone has told me…write it down when it’s said if it’s
important! The old hard drive ain't what
it used to be!
Sharing and comparing
with my friends the latest and greatest medications we are currently on…somehow
these I don’t forget!!
Being more patient with
my grandchild, and less patient with telemarketers and uninformed customer
service representatives…’nuf said.
Talking more and more
about how I should a) diet and b) exercise more…talking is good, right?
Walking slowly up and
down steps…my knees don’t seem to bend as easily as a few years ago!
But, by far, the best thing I have perfected is:
Spending more time
with a) my honey and b) my girlfriends…FINALLY now that the kids are grown
it’s ME TIME!!!
Looking forward to what else I can perfect over the next
couple of decades!! Practice makes
perfect!
