Skip to main content

Getting older

We were at Alex's football game and Maylin stole the camera. Here are some shots she took of me and Austin. Austin took the camera and took this funny pose of Maylin. It looks like she doesn't have arms. It is funny how kids see things. When I looked at the picture of me, I couldn't believe how old I looked. So many wrinkles. To add too it, Maylin told me the other day that my hands were wrinkely. She is right. They are getting old. I dislocated my hip a few weeks ago. You know how? Walking. Yep, walking down my hall. I have been in physical therapy for weeks. It is getting better, but still hurts when I go from an on the floor position to a standing one. I realized the other day I will be 56 when Maylin graduates. The hip better get better or I will be using a walker. I am kidding about that, but seriously, It is amazing how since I hit 40 that my body has really started to have a hard time. My spirit is young, but the body is a bit slower.
 

 

 
Posted by Picasa

Comments

grandma GiGI said…
Don't talk about old...You look great! What if you were my age kiddo.
September 17, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Circe said…
Get out! You look so great! The younger you feel inside the better you look, I think, so keep smiling!
September 17, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Valorie said…
Laurel, you are beautiful and young! :) Adorable picture of Maylin.
September 17, 2009 at 2:20 PM
The Stanley's said…
I think you are so beautiful. Actually better than ever!
Remember the commercial.."there's my mom the one with the wrinkly panty-hose." ha ha. Your post made me think of it. I'm surprised I can remember that far back!
September 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM
M3 said…
I don't think you look old at all! Seriously.
But oh man do I hear you on the 40+ body issues. HOW did I get this stiff? Ugh.
September 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Lisa~~ said…
I think you look great. Cute Maylin piccie too.
September 17, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Dione said…
My kids like to play with the veins on my hands during church.
September 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Old??? You look great! So does Maylin but funny in the arm picture:)
September 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Did I just hear that?

Today I was at W*lM*rt and I had the WEIRDEST experience. I can't wait to hear what you all have to say about it. I was at the self check out and the worker that handles those came over to Nini and put her hands on Nini's cheeks and literally put her nose against Nini's nose. Okay....don't know you, plus it is serious cold and flu season. I pulled the cart back quickly. The lady was talking to Nini and asking her how old she was and telling her how cute she is (she is that). Then she said to me, "where did you get her from?" That question threw me. I have been asked where she is from, what nationality she is, but never, "where did you get her from?" I said China, but was thinking, "does she think I got her from a store or something?" This was just the beginning of what was the MOST outrageous conversation I have ever been apart of. She asked me her name. I told her and she said, "Thank you! It makes me so happy to hear that name."...
17 comments
Read more

Maylin's room

Here is an update on painting. The doors continue to be a nightmare. We don''t have doors on the girls bathroom and no doorknobs on any of the other doors. Hopefully next week. I love everything else. Many of you asked about the glaze in the kitchen. It is an oil based glaze that comes in black, white, brown. You roll it on with a small roller and then take it off with a rag, by blotting it. You can make it darker or lighter depending on how much you put on and how much you take off. Here are pictures of Maylin's room. I was scared to make a change with 2 colors, but I think I like it. I don't know if you can tell but on the pink paint it is a wash (first white swirly, then pink) with light white flowers like the top pink ones. I picked words to go around her room that may inspire her. The Chinese translation is underneath. Of course, we used Meng, that was her first name...Meng ni and they called her Nini. The words are in vinyl and the flowers were painted using a pa...
17 comments
Read more

Happily ever after

NieNie Dialogues: April 15, 2019 Christian is the most important person in Stephanie's life. She made this post about him. She wrote about how much she loved him and he loved her. Every year she dedicates a song to him as they enter another year as husband and wife. She said, "Everyday I pray to God, thanking him for Christian. I thank God that he is my husband, my protector, and greatest defender. I thank God that Christian loves and respects me.......And I thank God that I will be with Christian forever and even to infinity and beyond." I am not married, but I related to this post because I love my dad. He is my protector and my provider. He really takes care of our family. He is so great. I can tell my mom loves him too. Even though it embarrasses me, I love to watch my parents hug and kiss. I am glad we are sealed together. After reading this post, I decided I needed to write in my journal characteristics I want in a husband. These are the things I wrote: Must l...
Post a Comment
Read more