Age

Today I thought I would reminisce on all the things I have learned in my old age, or at least my old body. Tomorrow I turn 33 (I have assured Garrett it's a big one because both numbers match and for the last 6 months I thought I was 33 already) and I have a few words of wisdom and warning for those following (in age)

First the older I get the less I know. Really, I can't remember any of the stuff I used to know. I'm sure I knew a whole bunch of stuff but I get any of it to hold still long enough to find or use it. So enjoy being a know it all because soon you won't be able to find it.

Second the older I get the cuter I get in my very young pictures. Pictures that devastated me at the time now are so cute! I looked great! O.k. there is still the one 8th grade pictures that no amount of time will make cute but other than that wow!

Third, have you noticed how young the missionaries are getting? I remember watching the deacon's in my grandparents ward and thinking aren't they cute. Then I noticed the priest blessing the sac. (I don't know what happened to the teachers either they were ugly or they didn't stand where I could see them) Then the extremely untouchable missionaries, years of not having any of them meeting me in the eye, now I'm in the "Safe" age of older women that feed missionaries and remind them of if not their mothers at least their aunts. I miss being dangerous.

Fourth, I'm so glad I waited until I was 27 before having any kids. The only thing I am sad about is I didn't have Garrett up until then. I wish I had waiting a little longer with just Garrett before bring in the teaming hordes because they NEVER leave. Yep that's right, they never go away. When we had Allie, if she wasn't in my arms, I kept looking around because I was missing something. The others came along and now I go on a date when I can't stand it anymore and all it does it make me want more time without them! Those without children please sit on your couch, cuddle up with your honey or pillow and enjoy the silence for me. Please put a glass vase or candy dish down low and just watch it stay put. Enjoy knowing the when the mood strikes you can do something about it then not 3 hours later. (Now I just sound like an ED commerical :) )

And the last thing I have learned in my old age is: I never have to go back!!!! I never have to go back to High School and the feelings that came with it, I never have to be 20 and single again, wondering not only will I ever be married but what the heck am I going to do with myself for the rest of my life. I will never be 30 again and pregnant wondering if I will ever see my feet again, and please let this baby fat fall off after. I will never be childless again (small sigh) It only gets better. Each year is better than the rest and with each passing day, I get closer to going home! Each day things that were so dire and caused stress join the no big deal, who cares pile. Each day I age I get that much closer to being so wrinkly it won't matter if I'm fat too! Here's to 33 and beyond...