[dragonfly1234]

When dh and I have dinner reservations for our anniversary at 6:15 pm.

When my 3 year old asks what the white stuff in my hair is....means its time time for hair color....lol

[maricela]

You know your over 40 when...you let your kids pick the restaurant & you end up at Sizzlers & the teenager behind the counter charges me the 50Y/O price without even asking!!!! I just turned 43!!!!

[DebCsMom]

You know you're over 40 when you take your preschooler to school & most of the other moms there are young enough to be YOUR DAUGHTER!!

When you have adult children AND preschool children! PHEW!! I am FREAKING OUT over this!!

When people ask you how old your "grandchildren" are when you are out with the kids.

Deb

[mama_again]

You know your over 40 when the person in the store asks the question, Oh babysitting?

When the person at Babies R Us is about to run into a display because you are strolling your little one buying baby supplies and they are rubber necked... :0

And when you are so tired you start asking someone else in your home did I change your diaper?...

[BuckarooBanzai]

When your Toddler makes groaning noises when getting up off the floor. He thinks that is what you are supposed to do because that is what Mommy and Daddy do.

[Janelee]

Hi Debbie,

I'm 47 and adopting an 18 month old from Guatemala. And yes, this is my first child! I don't feel a day over 37 which is when we first tried to get pregnant. I'm thrilled to be adopting, though...have always wanted to do so. Anyway, advice...it took me forever to investigate and choose an agency but I would suggest that was probably the first big step to making any progress. Do you know whether you are looking at domestic or international adoption? Find an agency that is highly recommended and will tell you the truth and if you're going international, that has a few different programs. A lot of countries have an age limit for parents if you are hoping to adopt an infant. HTH. Good luck!

[alreadylove2005]

and you know you're over 50 when.....

hmmmm, can't remember what I was going to say. Maybe it'll come back after my nap.

[djvj]

when i asked the guy at the carparts store to help me put on my new windshield wipers and he refused. (they always help). I was even wearing makeup!!!!! end of an era for me....

also, and this is my favorite

when you see a photo of yourself standing next to your impossibly gorgeous 23 year old daughter and you don't even care that you look a little chubby and tired

[Stormster]

This is HILARIOUS!

You know you're over 40 when:

(Echos of other posts here..) "You check on your sleeping baby and the crack of your knees wake him up!" Yikes (That doesn't happen anymore because he's a heavier sleeper LOL)

You know you're over 40 when:

"You take your newborn baby to the hospital, complain about the wait and the receptionist pages the doctor saying to the world that the baby's GRANDMOTHER is waiting!"

You know you're over 40 when:

All the things that would have made you crazy at 25 just make you laugh now...

You have no desire to "get away" because it took you this long just to get "here"

And yes, big night out starts at 6:30

Oh here's a good one

You know you're 40 when

"Marlo Thomas's FREE TO BE YOU AND ME is on the stereo and you are singing "it's alright to cry" and "Mommy's Are People" Can we say 70's?

[vernellinnj]

You know you're over 40 when... you'd rather scratch your eyes out than go to the playground. But.....I go!

[Tazer]

You know you're (almost) over 40 when your teen daughter leaves a voice mail saying "Mom I need help I've gotta do a report on STOCKINGS " so you grab a new pair of pantyhose at Walmart and pull out several old pair from your dresser and do 2 hours of on-line research before she gets home only to discover she actually said STALKINGS and she takes it even further by reminding you that no one even wears stockings anymore except YOU and old ladies with blue leg veins!

Tracy

[Linny]

Oh Tracey....THAT'S funny!!!!!!!! VERY funny!

Dh and I are 51...been parenting children for over 27yrs. (Our oldest just turned 28!) We're also members of AARP...which, I suppose, makes us REALLY old?

There's an EXCELLENT article about 50 ways to feel good about being 50+. One of the 'ways' speaks to ADOPTING children (babies) at 50yrs of age.

Here's the link:

50 Reasons to Love Being 50+

(It's reason #24 !!! )

Sincerely,

Linny

[Tazer]

Originally Posted by Linny

Oh Tracey....THAT'S funny!!!!!!!! VERY funny!

Dh and I are 51...been parenting children for over 27yrs. (Our oldest just turned 28!) We're also members of AARP...which, I suppose, makes us REALLY old?

There's an EXCELLENT article about 50 ways to feel good about being 50+. One of the 'ways' speaks to ADOPTING children (babies) at 50yrs of age.

Here's the link:

50 Reasons to Love Being 50+

(It's reason #24 !!! )

Sincerely,

Linny

Uh...thanks for the link but as someone who gave birth this month at age 37 I think I'll pass on obtaining more kids after age 50! There's only one life-altering change I plan on making after age 50 - or- menopause, which ever comes first. I am divorcing my d/h through no fault of his and getting my self a WIFE! Yep, you read it right...I want a wife! It has nothing to do with my sexuality at all; just once before I die I want to live the good life that he and every other husband has always been fortunate enough to enjoy:

I WANT A SOFT CUDDLY HOT MAMA TO COOK My
MEALS, IRON MY CLOTHES, SCREEN MY PHONE CALLS, BALANCE MY CHECKBOOK, RAISE MY BABIES, CLEAN MY
HOUSE, BUY MY DRAWERS ON SALE, ENTERTAIN MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES, TiVo MY FAVORITE SHOWS, DOWNLOAD MY FAVORITE MUSIC, UPDATE MY APPT. BOOK, MAKE CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND FILE TAX RECEIPTS,TRANSCRIBE MY SERMONS, MATCH MY POCKET SQUARES AND TIES WITH SUITS, RECHARGE MY CELL PHONE, BLACKBERRY, ELECTRIC RAZOR AND LAPTOP NIGHTLY, REMEMBER MY PARENTS, KIDS, CHURCH ELDERS, FORMER FRAT BROTHERS AND CLOSE FRIENDS BIRTHDAYS AND BUY LOVELY GIFTS AND SIGN BOTH OUR NAMES ON THE CARDS ALL THE WHILE KEEPING ABREAST OF THE LATEST MAKE UP AND FASHION TRENDS; OH...AND SHE MUST HAVE A FIRM BUTT.

Sorry, no more babies for me, I just want to retire and live the good life. It will be my wife's job to keep me young! Tracy

[07ceaie]

Tazer,
You are so funny!
I'm so glad I've discovered you on these forums!

[Stormster]

Tracy, until the firm butt line I thought I might be just the woman for you!