There are several stages in life, and I am here for all of them. In a matter of months, I’ve gained a few new titles with age. Much to my chagrin, I’m not pleased with all of them as they are reminders that I’m aging. However, as I enter new phases of life, I will continue to embrace the latest titles.
List of New Titles with Age
Recently, I’ve become a mother-in-law. As I embrace the idea of when someone says your daughter-in-law called or your daughter-in-law told us to expect you, it still feels funny when I hear it. It will take a bit longer not to do a double-take. The journey to get to this point has been a welcomed learning experience.
My journey to being a grandmother is no longer new; it gives me joy. Six grandchildren later, I can still participate in relay races, climb on park equipment, and fit in a bounce house without spraining or breaking my hip. The knees are not so great, but they still work. Being a grandmother is the only club you don’t elect to join.
People, especially women, do everything within their power to keep it cute and youthful. I gave up dying my hair color in my early forties. Salt and pepper is the color scheme I sport, regardless of the hairstyle. At some point, you have to welcome whatever is ahead and be thankful that you get to participate because not everyone can.
There is no shame in my game as another new entry of menopausal lands on the list. I find myself thinking, who am I? I ask the question because my body is acting like a stranger. There is not much I can do about it. I know, I know, every woman goes through the change of life, but where are the instructions? My point of reference no longer exists. All I can do is convey my current experience to my younger sisters.
The newest title that gives me great joy and pause at the same time is Great Auntie. It doesn’t roll off the tongue as smoothly as I hoped. It’s the only title to date that has made me feel like a senior citizen. However, you can’t deny the bundle of cuteness. I want nothing but the best for the first great-nephew. As new titles with age continue to grace my existence, I welcome them with open arms.