Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Who is that in the mirror?

My family and I were just on our annual excursion to Vancouver Island, a little longer than normal (being your own boss does have it's advantages).... However, light of day in your rear view mirror does not.. Waiting for the ferry I got a good look at my skin, when the heck did I get old?
I remember being a teenager and hearing women talk of age marks, wrinkles, crows feet... thinking I would never get old.
I hate to alarm any teenagers reading this.. IT HAPPENED. I got a good look at a stranger in the mirror.
When I look at pictures of myself 7 years ago on the day I got married, not a line, not a mark.. perfect skin. So what has happened in the last 7 years to make these brown spots, these wrinkles, the dark circles? Marriage, careers, children.. Perhaps the year of smoking I stupidly took up again after my son was born? I'll blame the kids.. after all, I blame them for the stretch marks and jelly belly.. why not the wrinkles ;)

2 comments:

  1. I have to respectfully disagree that you do not look old. I think you look beautiful! However I personally don't think there is a need for any mirrors. The kids already serve as a big enough mirror, so what's the point of having any more?

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  2. Thanks Wendy! Maaren loves to play with my belly and say "Mom your jiggly".. Thanks sweet heart.. thanks...

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