Let me start with a little background about myself, I am the only child of two loving parents (God Bless them), loving but very strict parents. The daughter of a British military family...an early life of discipline and no nonsense, where a mother's 'look' could say more than a thousand words, and if the look didn't get your attention, then the ensuing slap on the bottom did. No I was not an abused child, I was very much loved, in fact.
Behavior-wise, a lot was expected at an early age; the old adage of "children should be seen and not heard" was the motto at our house. Actually my mother was full of adages, but her favorite had to have been "act your age". She seemed like such an expert on what you should or shouldn't be doing at a certain age, I thought she must have had a manual hidden somewhere.
A typical conversation went something like this: "You're acting like a child, act your age." "But Mom, I am a child." "That's no excuse, act your age, and don't be rude to me." This whole concept got very confusing to me, which probably explains why, now, at 61 I'm still trying to figure out how I should act!
I am appreciative that I am having the opportunity to age, given the other option, however, I'm not thrilled with the process, in fact just typing my age gives me palpitations! I'd love your company on this journey...oh and acting your age is purely optional.
6 comments:
I remember the "act your age" comments as a child and I think I probably said the same thing you did. Maybe that's why I still don't act my age.
Blogging is so addictive, first we have one blog, then two and then.... Blogging is so much fun, I like your second one. I'm looking forward to reading more.
Judy
Congratulations on your new blog, I think it's a terrific idea! You lead and I shall follow...:D
According to my 15 year old granddaughter, I almost never act my age and that's the way she likes it. She and I enjoy being silly together.
My motto is; "I will grow old but I refuse to grow up, my inner child just won't let me"
You have so much going on. I enjoy reading about lucy and her sisters. Now I will add this to my favorites also.
Now that I am growing ever closer to 60 I appreciate finding out what to expect!
Ok I am following st so that I can listen do Doris Day - not only did I grow up listening to her but my dad was in love with her. She lives near here in Carmel, she is a dog lover although a little bit of a recluse. I don't think you should ever act your age.
Hello Sunny. Welcome to Blogland and thanks for visiting my site. It sounds like we shared mothers, I was always under the regime of 'seen but not heard'
Will visit you again. Take care.
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