You know you're old when....

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icindi

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Your son asks about a book he has to read for school and you're thinking - I don't remember - I read it 30 years ago!

When you realize you've been married longer than you weren't.

When you'd rather sleep in or nap than go anywhere!
 
icindi said:
Your son asks about a book he has to read for school and you're thinking - I don't remember - I read it 30 years ago!

When you realize you've been married longer than you weren't.

When you'd rather sleep in or nap than go anywhere!
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I'm almost there with the books, lol, but my problem is helping with math. I use a calculator now, and that doesn't help the kids!

Napping is just awesome though, and if that makes me old, so be it!
 
yes on the nap! I look at my 8 year old refuse a nap and, think - buddy... you just wait... :)

When I was working, I had a 20 something pick up her desk phone and say, "OMG - this phone was made in 1985! I wasn't even born yet! Like, why doesn't it show me who is calling?"
 
It's because we have so many fabulous memories in between :p Seriously though, I find the same thing happening with age.
 
Valgal said:
The people responsible for educating your children are younger than you. :blink:
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LOL - yes!!! I'm one of the older moms among Cheyanne's friends... I had her when I was 38 (and she's almost 16) so most of the teachers and parents are a lot younger. A few teachers here and there are my age but not many are older :blink:
 
mariewilcox said:
LOL - yes!!! I'm one of the older moms among Cheyanne's friends... I had her when I was 38 (and she's almost 16) so most of the teachers and parents are a lot younger. A few teachers here and there are my age but not many are older :blink:
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Wow. I'm 38 and I can't imagine starting over with a baby. No. Way. :D
 
A phone book was delivered to my house this week and I had to explain it's purpose to my kids! I guess they are outdated!

I too have to reead books to help my kids
 
You know you're old when....

You purposely buy Croc flip flops because they keep your feet from getting sore.
 
OH the naps! I don't care if they call me old, so long as I can nap! :D

Are we counted as old if we just avoid wearing heels because we can't run or walk properly without pain? If yes, I'd gladly be called old. :p
 
Nah, none of us is old!!! Just do whatever you like, ladies. Everyone is their kind of awesome! :)
 
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nietis said:
OH the naps! I don't care if they call me old, so long as I can nap! :D

Are we counted as old if we just avoid wearing heels because we can't run or walk properly without pain? If yes, I'd gladly be called old. :p
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Yep this....though I'm not actually old - I'll be 29 this year but have never been into things that people my age are in to.


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On Friday my son's teacher was telling me that her teacher's aide didn't know how to use a cassette tape. That totally brought me back to the 80s.
 
LOL too funny! I can relate to all of these!

You know you're old when...

You have to ask your kids for help with your computer/phone.

When you've asked your kids to read something to you because the print is too small...even for your bifocals!

When you remember where you were when you heard that the Challenger exploded and 9/11 happened.

When you remember life before cell phones...and hoped you could reach your husband when you went into labor.

When you'd rather be comfortable than fashionable!
 
You know you're old when:
You have to hang a magnified mirror up by your vanity
You have to say "excuse me what did you say" several times a day
People ask if your baby is yours or your grandchild ( yes this happened I was 41 when he was born)
 
ellasspace said:
You know you're old when:
You have to hang a magnified mirror up by your vanity
You have to say "excuse me what did you say" several times a day
People ask if your baby is yours or your grandchild ( yes this happened I was 41 when he was born)
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Ouch Ella that one hurts!!!:eek:
 
You remember looking things up in a hard copy encyclopedia. Other than a couple book report type projects, my kids have never done research outside of the Internet in their lives.
 
DawnMarch said:
You remember looking things up in a hard copy encyclopedia. Other than a couple book report type projects, my kids have never done research outside of the Internet in their lives.
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They are so spoiled aren't they? Instant answers! Not having to go to the library when they're open. No card catalogs, no microfilm! I'm jealous!
 
My mom (a school librarian) said some schools aren't even buying the encyclopedias anymore because of how expensive they are and no one uses them :-/ That's a big bummer to me.


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