Menopausal Mother

This month the fly saw me hit the big 6-5.....yes, I am Medicare-eligible now! My birthday was on the 15th, so I've had a few days to reflect on what it means to be 65. I am incredibly grateful to be healthy enough to have made another trip around the sun. I feel younger than I am (guessing that I act younger too, haha), and never consider myself an "old lady" despite what the numbers say. I think the reason for this is because I try to stay "young at heart." Yes, it sounds corny, but it's true. Laughter is also a big part of it, but mostly, it's about deeply loving the people I surround myself with. 

I've lost several friends who never made it to their golden years, and it saddens me to think of all they've missed out on. Sure, I've had my share of health scares and so has my husband, but we both advocate for our health by being proactive with preventative care. My goal is to beat Betty White's longevity record (or Keith Richards, for that matter), but of course, the length of my lifespan is not in my hands--only in the Good Lord's. But I sure hope I get the chance to see my grandbabies grow up, marry, and have kids of their own. Of course, I cannot imagine doing any of this without my goofball sweetheart beside me. 

This not-so-old lady is 65 going on 35, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The birthday celebrations are still going strong this week with family and friends, which makes me feel more and more that life is a gift I will never take for granted. This photo dump from the past few weeks is a reminder of the love that surrounds me. I feel truly blessed by these important humans in my life.  

“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made” by English poet Robert Browning.

***Want more Meno Mama?  You can find my latest recipe article for AARP/The Girlfriend HERE And for the AARP newsletter, I have an essay up on a grandparent's perspective on Gentle Parenting that you can read HERE

Now check out what Karen and Diane have been up to with the fly buzzing around their houses!

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