As the kids are getting older they are learning rules about Jeff and I aging. They are not allowed to say... "I told you so" , if I repeat a story. The rule is ...that they act interested and just smile. Another rule is ...when I am looking for my lost glasses, they can not laugh at me if they are already on my face. They are to say, " Oh there they are" and smile. I warned Brad about something that he was laughing at me about the other day and my threat was ... when you are my age, I am going to remind you of all these things you teased me about. He laughed so hard and then reminded me that I probably won't even remember who he is, by that time.
Aging, it is a bittersweet thing. Sweet because you appreciate time more, you appreciate your health more, you appreciate all the lessons you have learned that the wisdom that comes with aging. Yet is is bitter because of declining health, declining memory and nobody wants or appreciates all the wisdom you have. I am just kidding!
I don't necessarily think that is true, because I love to surround myself with people who are older than me. I love the wisdom they have and their outlook on life. They aren't rushed, they are patient and very knowledgeable on almost every subject. I did however think this little story was cute, and share it only to remind everyone that aging is going to happen to all of us, so.....be a little kinder to your parents, grandparents and people like ME!
A group of 40 year old women discuss where they should meet for dinner.
Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because the waiters are cute and buff.
Ten years later, at 50 years of age, the group once again discusses where they should meet for dinner.
Finally, they agree to meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because the food is very good and the wine selection is excellent.
Ten years later, at 60 years of age, the women once again discuss where they should meet for dinner.
Finally they agree to meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because they can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant has a beautiful view of the ocean.
Ten years later, at 70 years of age the group once again discusses where they should meet for dinner.
Finally they agree to meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because it is wheel chair accessible and they even have an elevator.
Ten years later, at 80 years of age, the women once again discuss where they should meet for dinner.
Finally they agree to meet at the Ocean View Restaurant because they have never been there before.
'The years teach much which the days never knew." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." ~Author Unknown
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