How you know when your getting old thread

[2goofycampers]

When your son has his 36th birthday and says "I'm getting old".

 

[scrhsa]

When you fall down, people ask if your alright instead of laughing
(it feels like someone started a thread like this recently, if so my apologies )

Any time I stumble or say ouch etc etc my youngest (21 who has worked at an assisted living facility) comes running and asking if I'm alright. Anytime I squat or get on my knees etc etc, both dd's come over and ask if I need any help getting up. I am only 53! Granted, I do have a bit of back trouble and a bit of knee trouble etc etc But COME ON girls, give me some dignity bahahahaha.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

getting gray hair.

In places your Mother never warned you that you would get them....,,and your eyebrows .

 

[Disneylover99]

Dan getting into a little car, I have to fight the urge to just craw in on all 4s

It’s funny. I can get into cars no problem. I just can’t get out.

 

[Boardwalk Jedi]

When you look at police officer and think "he's a hottie", and realize the age difference makes you creepy.

 

[Owlpost23]

Realizing that you can't function if you don't have your reading glasses looped in the front of your shirt.

 

[ThinkBelieveDream&Dare]

Whenever I need to fill in my year of birth on those boxes on forms I have a fleeting moment of "oooh it's alooong way down" but then I tell myself that in my husband's eyes I'm the same age I was when we met 30 years ago - it helps that his eyesight isn't what it was lol

 

[Julie's Haircut]

When you shuffle when you get out of bed rather than walk
When you take so many pills you need to start using a daily pill box or some other method to keep track

Yep, 4 years ago I just took an OTC vitamin. Now I have 3 Rx and 2 OTC daily. I have the pill box right on the kitchen counter near the refrigerator but I STILL sometimes forget to take them.

 

[Julie's Haircut]

When you can no longer eat the spicy foods you enjoyed when you were younger.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Realizing that you can't function if you don't have your reading glasses looped in the front of your shirt.

Yep, this. I have several pairs all over the house. I used to only need them pretty late in the day, but it's creeping earlier and earlier...

 

[OKW8297]

Only 52 but had a total hip replacement last year. Using that walker........

 

[Kitty 34]

When my oldest DS will be turning 40 next year and among many many other age reminder scenarios!!

 

[dtrain]

When sneezing starts causing injuries.

 

[tvguy]

When a Suburban is too high for you to get in, and a Mustang is too low for you to get in.

 

[fla4fun]

When I saw the title, I thought it was going to be about resurrecting zombie threads . . .

I have made an executive decision not to get old.

 

[tcufrog]

When the music you listened to as a rebellious teen starts appearing on oldies stations.

 

[starry_solo]

When your knees creak...

 

[UmmGooD]

When a Suburban is too high for you to get in, and a Mustang is too low for you to get in.

Haha tell me about it. My new car is tough but I am determined it will keep me young getting in/out of it. It isn’t a Mustang but it is the same height.

 

[Simba's Mom]

When the music you listened to as a rebellious teen starts appearing on oldies stations.

That reminds me that one of the ways for me is that I find myself singing along with the music in the supermarket.


Also, on the surveys when the ask you your age, boy, do I spin that sucker to get to my age!

 

[Pooh2]

When a young person on Disney buses quickly jumps up to offer me their seat EVERY TIME I board a crowded bus!