A variety of signs or indications can alert you that you’re aging. I’ve compiled a list that I believe may assist anyone uncertain in confirming that they’ve truly reached the stage of being “over the hill” and perhaps embrace the reality of old age, acknowledging it’s not so bad to become the Grandparent you once cherished (while possibly sharing a laugh with your family occasionally!!!!)
When you catch yourself expressing confusion over the lyrics in today’s music.
When you find yourself peering through your car’s steering wheel instead of over it!
When high heels are no longer in your wardrobe, and “comfortable” shoes become your go-to choice (ladies only, I hope!!!).
When your grocery list features items like corn plasters, hemorrhoid cream, and incontinence underwear.
When your concept of an exhilarating sport is Bowls.
When law enforcement stops you for driving too slowly instead of for speeding!
When you board the bus and those you perceive as “old” offer you their seat!
When “Steradent” occupies space in your bathroom cabinet, taking the place of toothpaste!
When your ideal companion in bed is your hot water bottle!
When you require the help of your neighbors to open the lid of your pickle jar.
When you purchase a small trolley to carry your groceries for convenience on the way home.
When you conclude that “blue rinse” deserves to be your hair color of choice.
When your perfect night out involves playing “Bingo”.
When you’re unable to trim your own toenails anymore.
When you are on a first-name basis with your Doctor.
When you receive complaints from your neighbors about the volume of your TV.
When it dawns on you that your adult children have suddenly surpassed you in height (something they never did until a few years back), and your formerly knee-length skirt now adorns your ankles!
When intimacy with your partner becomes a yearly occurrence (and only if you can manage it without needing an ambulance afterward).
When you find yourself asking everyone to repeat things and grumble about how softly they speak.
When every new electronic device on the market appears to be an insurmountable challenge, requiring the help of the nearest 7-year-old to operate (and even then, you can’t recall half of their instructions).
When those “Over 50 Funeral Plan” offers start arriving in your mailbox.
When you find yourself accumulating cats.
And finally………
When you come to the realization that your children have unexpectedly taken on the role of your parents, now doing for you what you once did for them!!!
