Age is a funny thing. Older people often wish they were younger, kids want to be older. Is anyone ever happy with the age they are right now?
Age is a number – and a state of mine. I took care of a lady who was 104. The first time it snowed one winter, she was all giddy and happy! You would have thought she was 5 years old. When do we loose that joy? My husband has a distant relative who lived until 3 weeks before his 103 birthday! He was part of a group call The Wild Bunch. They were skiers who were “of advanced age” He skied into his 90’s! Now I am not saying I want to live to be 103- but if I can be as vibrant as he was, then it might not be so bad. I saw an interview with him once and he said “the secret to longevity is to always keep learning!!!” Not bad advice.
Often I hear friends say “oh why do the kids have to grow up so fast!” I think because Alexander died so young, I say “hurry up and grow up!!” I do enjoy each stage of their lives (although right now 11 and in middle school is tough on all of us! lol) But, really, every milestone they reach I rejoice! I am HAPPY they are turning the next age. I was HAPPY with J left elementary school to move on to middle school. They are GROWING UP like they are suppose to, and not stuck at Forever 21 months old like Alexander.
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