You know you are getting older when:
Most all of your kids are the same height or taller than yourself,
The music of your youth is now being labeled as "oldies" or "flashbacks" on VH1,
You either need a nap to get you through the day or you are ready for bed at 9:30 p.m.,
(wait, haven't I been that way since I was like, 12?)
No matter how much makeup or hair color you use, you still look in the mirror and go, "wow, WHO is that?" and not in a good way,
You are old enough to be the latest teen idol's mother,
And lastly, when your youngest son looks at you and out of nowhere says, "Mom, you have crow's feet!" as he stares at your face.
Lovely. As if I didn't already know that. Thanks Alec.
On the up side and just by coincidence, I was reading tidbits in my new magazine I had just picked up at the store and this small article was titled "Why Crow's Feet Make Us Smile." I read on with interest...
It said that research reported that crow's feet on a woman's face are a sign of happiness. In the study, 20 people were shown an image of a young woman's face - first, unmodified; then, with crow's feet digitally added. Then they were asked to rate her happiness. The results: When crow's feet were present, viewers perceived the woman as nearly twice as happy. "Fine lines in the corners of the eyes indicate a broader, more natural smile," so says the female M.D., "People associate this type of smile with greater happiness."
Okay, so I'm really happy!
5 comments:
Shari...you really floor me with the subjects you write on. It is just amazing how I read and can't wait for the ending of your blog stories. You are gifted beyond belief in your writing. One that I envy. Use it well, my dear daughter, for it is a true gift!
By the way you were BORN tired!!!! Oh and enjoy the crows feet...for they will only get deeper and more plentiful....so keep on a smilin'....and BE HAPPY!
At least your daughter didn't tell you your butt was "so big and flappy".
My thoughts exactly on the crows.
Awwwww, thanks Mom.
Honest children, gotta just love them! Daniel when he sees a weight loss commercial, "Um Mom, not to be mean or anything, but you might want to try that." Bless his heart, he wants his Mom to look good, but doesn't want to hurt my feelings.
Hey, I smile like mad, but thanks to my eye cream for the past 11-12 years, no crows for me yet. LOL
That is halarious about Daniel.
Kids' honesty is horrible some times. Darn kids.
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