The other morning, I woke up to find parallel lines etched into my forehead. Standing at the mirror, I tried to smooth them out, only to have my husband chime in. “Sweetheart, those are laugh lines. You’re happy, but let’s face it, you’re getting older.”
“Not very happy right now, and you’re losing hair!”
Seriously, am I really getting old?
I use moisturizer, mind you. I’m a VIP at Sephora.com (for those who don’t know, that stands for Very Important Beauty). My latest splurge was a serum infused with regenerative micro-algae. Supposedly, it was going to firm and lift. At $98, I expected to look like I did in my twenties—yet here I am, sporting forehead wrinkles and a bust that seems to have taken a dive south.
I’ve always been told I look younger than my age—lucky me, right? Well, tell that to the person drowning in so much spandex that I could be a backup dancer for Richard Simmons. But hey, at least I can breathe at night.
Then there’s the matter of misplacing things. Yes, they’re small items, but it drives me nuts. Just yesterday, I spent ten frantic minutes hunting for my phone while my kids stood by, backpacks full and bickering.
“Stop hitting your brother! I need to find my phone! STOP YELLING!”
“Mooom, your phone is in your hand.”
Great. Just great.
“Get in the car.”
“Mom, I think you’re getting older.”
“Get in the trunk.”
And can we talk about grey hair? I’ve been coloring my hair for years. As a blend of Italian and Ukrainian, my first grey hair popped up early, standing out like a beacon. What started as a semi-annual touch-up has turned into a full-time gig for my stylist. He practically lives at my house—he even has his own guest room! And that’s just the hair on my head; don’t even get me started on the “fabulous” surprises down below. If you’re a woman, you know what I mean.
Sooner or later, you’ll achieve the dreaded Triple Crown: hair, chin, and, well, let’s call it “the sofa.” Expect those rogue hairs to make a bold appearance—my first was so impressive that I had to show it off to my husband just to elicit a reaction. “If you want me to be intimate again, don’t do that,” he said.
Let’s not forget intimacy. I once had the energy of an acrobat in my twenties and thirties. Then came children, a thyroid issue, and early menopause. If you’re curious about what that does to your libido, do a quick search. You’ll wish you hadn’t. Not to mention, dryness becomes an issue. Your lady parts? Not the glorious fountain they once were. There are remedies, but let’s be honest—intimacy becomes less about spontaneity and more of a meticulous process.
We can still have fun, but swinging from the chandelier? That’s out of the question; my back is way too old for that!
And the weight gain? Yeah, that’s on me. Some women, let’s call them the lucky ones, don’t gain weight as they age. The rest of us, well, we’re mere mortals! Our bodies change, and that metabolism? It’s gone. So, it’s either farewell to dessert and wine or embrace that extra bit of you. I’m choosing to savor my Malbec and chocolate cake. I’ve survived half a century and raised two kids who, despite the chaos, are still alive. So, pass me a glass of wine and a corner piece of cake!
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Summary:
A humorous take on the signs of aging, from laugh lines to the challenges of intimacy and weight gain. The author reflects on her experiences and embraces the changes while celebrating life’s little pleasures.
Keyphrase: aging and parenthood
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