On Getting Older

Growing older is interesting.  All through my forties I felt I still looked pretty good.  I weighed a bit more than I wanted to, but that's another story.  But I exercised regularly and mostly ate healthily and was involved in worthwhile activities.  Then 'the change' happened.  It started three years ago actually, with a couple of migraines.  I'd never had migraines before.  Then hot flashes and night sweats.  About a year of all of that.  Now I'm officially done with 'the change'.  I can tell a definite difference in my energy level and skin.  My skin sags more.  I get tired more easily.  But, on the positive side, I have more time to spend with my husband, because the kids aren't as time consuming!  It's just a bummer that I scare myself when I look in the mirror.