The Old Gray Mare…

August 6, 2006 – 4:30 pm |

Topping today’s list of -random things that make me feel old:

1) These shoes that my oldest brought home yesterday. I remember being a kid and having “old people” make comments like … “Oh, it’s like I just took a trip back in time… just look at that outfit.” I remember thinking these people really must be ancient if they were alive the last time that this cutting-edge fashion (e.g. boot leg hip huggers) was the rage. After all wouldn’t it take at least like twenty or thirty years (gasp) for a fashion trend to reappear?

So when my son pulled these shoes (including very frayed edges that aren’t that visible in the picture) out after his shopping trip with grandma, the realization hit pretty hard … How is it possible that these might be hip? They’re from the 80’s. That wasn’t that long ago - only…(sigh) oh, twenty to thirty years…”

2) Much to his dismay, my hubby’s hair line is starting to recede (albeit ever-so-slightly); and after our big morning out at Home Depot (we ran out of time for Bed, Bath and Beyond) he ditched me and the kids for an afternoon alone at the Ricky Bobby movie. Check back tomorrow for a vicarious report on the movie.