How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

38 is the new 60

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Have I turned some invisible corner down here in Suburbia?
Something is different.

It wasn’t that long ago that I would catch the odd guy, man, even boy-child checking me out. He might have been a cradle robbing early 20s or a dude pushing his middle 40’s that had given me the eye. I never really thought about it, it just was a part of my day.

Lately there has been a change in the men who’s glances are lasting a little too long, who stop and stare or even wink inappropriately!
They are OLD.
What I’m seeing is well past the salt and pepper stage and into full on grey.
Smile lines have turned into wrinkles.
Convertibles and mini-vans have turned into Town Cars.
What the hell is going on?
My Birthday is this week and I will be 38. Apparently it’s time to hit the gym, go for a facial and stop hanging out at the grocery store before 8am because either I’m looking old or the senior citizens out there are getting pretty cocky!
I guess 38 is the new 60.

Note from the Author:
This is the point where I feel the need to say..I am well aware that I am one of the few who is blessed to actually still be in love with my hubby after more then twelve years. He is my best friend, my soul mate, the man I was meant to be with. I thank God every day for him and our family. He still flirts with me even though only senior citizens are the only other men out there who think I’m hot! Love you baby!

    • Comments

    2. Aah that is hilarious. Can’t say I’ve had the oldies checking me out yet…but I look forward to it!!! Love the little ode to your husband. Yo are very lucky to have each other x

    3. It is always nice to know you are still attractive to other men, even though you are married. It makes you feel good.

      And even if the senior citizens in your area sound a bit ‘randy’!

      x

    4. You know what always restores my confidence? A good haircut. I don’t splurge on them often, especially since I have the de facto mom hair (tied back in a ponytail 95% of the time), but whenever I get a fresh haircut (and/or color!), I feel much prettier. I’m sure you look just wonderful all the same! 🙂

    7. Love the note to your hubby! My husband is my best friend we have a wonderful relationship– I thank God everyday for him and my kids. Loved your post it was funny.

      I seen you didn’t have a button for your blog –I make them for $5 or $10.

      Have a wonderful weekend.

    10. My hubby still flirts with me too. I get the come ons from the Senior Set and I’m like, Whoa!!
      I was shocked last Fall to have a 20 something flirt with me and I had my then 10 y/o son w/me!!
      Great post as usual, Thoroughly Modern Mom!

    11. You are too funny…yep, just about any attention is good attention.
      I had some guys whistling at me the other day as I went into a store…when I came out, I was baffled at HOW they whisteled, because neither of them had a full set of teeth!!!!

    12. Hi ModernMom! I agree totally with the wonderful Randi above. At least you’re getting the glances!Congrats!
      Have a great w/end!
      Take care
      xNora:)

      PS At last I’ve managed to get the link to yr blog on my Lovely Blog Award pic (thanks again!)fixed! Incidentally Lola’s really envious about it and has been ogling the tiara (she loves all things sparkly!)on the “queen of all things” pic on your sidebar! Has asked me where she can get one like it!

    14. Hey, at least your’re getting glances. No one, young or old, is looking my way these days. 🙁 Talk about getting old, I need a new everything, hee hee.
      But I too have a husband that loves me just the way I am.