Reminders of my AGE

I'm starting to feel all grown up.  The signs are EVERYWHERE...

Fine lines (hurray)

Gray Hairs (oh joy)

Children in "real" school

But it gets WORSE!

Today as I reluctantly chose what to wear (do I wear something cute and totally impractical for a stay at home mom, or something that I will look horrible in but feel cozy?), I opted for my SKINNY jeans.  Not meaning skin tight, but my jeans that only fit when I'm skinny.  :)  It has been years since I donned these low rise beauties, complete with sparkles all over the back pockets.  I was pretty excited.  And in all honesty, my bum looked great.  But...

I can't stop pulling them up!  How did I ever wear pants these low?  The fact that all day I can't stop thinking about my high-rise "mom" jeans really shows that I am OLD!  

Example #2.  This weekend we went to Orem, and I spent a great night playing 'Dance Dance Revolution' with some younger (cough cough) family members.  I loved it!  Upon hearing that I had never played before, my family was shocked!  I then had to explain that people my age don't exactly get together and play videogames, lol!

Example #3.  Also in Orem, I found myself in a conversation with my step-sister's friend, who is currently in her 2nd semester of college.  She is also totally lost.  No major, no place to fit in.  She expressed the desire to take some fun/interesting classes, but is afraid to incase it hurts her GPA.  I remember being that girl.  Grades and achievement were so important to me.  How could they not be?  At that point in my life they were the main important thing in my life.  But now, looking back, I see that I should have relaxed and allowed myself to make mistakes, try new things, and even have a bit more fun.  

I now could see the bigger picture.  One bad grade won't really influence your future.  You probably won't even get a job in your major.  And college is pretty much the last time in your life that you have time to devote to developing new and unique interests... so why not take that pottery class you've been too intimidated to sign up for?

There's no turning back now.  I am officially passing down my wisdom to the next generation.  

PS:  I have done 2 posts today.  So keep scrolling if you want to see Ty's birthday.

I was pretty nervous when I found out we were expecting a boy.  I had NO idea how much I would LOVE having a little man in the house.  Baby Ty is the light of our family.  Always full of joy and energy.  None of us can get enough of him.  I can't believe he has been here for TWO years! 

 He really hammed it up at his party, and loved being the center of attention.  He was so excited to play with all his new toys. 

Ty is either smiling at you or scowling at you.  

Either way, he LOVED dipping his cake and fruit in the melted chocolate. 

I wish I could either go back and enjoy the last two years again, or fast-forward until he is 3 because I think this year is going to be the year that he really drives me crazy!  LOL!  He is our little monkey.  Climbing and jumping constantly.  I will be shocked if he makes it two more years without a broken bone!