I woke up with my first wrinkle this morning.
It was a very shocking occurrence because I know it definitely was not there last night. I stumbled out of bed, went to wash my face, glanced up into the mirror and there it was. Not a fine line, mind you, but a full wrinkle, with some depth to it, too.
At first, I thought maybe it was just a line from where I slept, one that will go away. I checked back 30 minutes later. No, it’s still there. An hour later, yep, still there.
Two hours later…okay, we have to destroy all the mirrors. Of course, I exaggerate—a little.
Now, I fully realize that there are FAR worse things to wake up to. I have a long list of things that I’m thankful for, including the health of my family. And I’m sure in ten years, I’ll have gained some perspective and will say something about the lines around my mouth reminding me of all the laughs I’ve had through the years.
But, for today, I’d like to just go back to bed. I need to rest up. I’m expecting my first gray hair tomorrow.
2 comments:
You are imagining things, dear friend. When I met you (what, two years ago, maybe?), I thought you were a recent college grad and was astonished to learn you even have children!
Thank you so much. I needed that. Where shall I mail your check?
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