[talk: Age Appropriate]

I think the yuckiest thing about getting older, is trying to re-define yourself.  I mean, going from single, to dating, to engaged, to married, to being a mother ... each time I panic and wonder what that new title means to me just being - well - me.

There is something very cool about getting older, though.  You tend to know what you like, what you don't.  You tolerate things you never would have before, and say "enough is enough" when necessary.  For me, I've learned about the whole "grey" area, that I think God lives in a little more than the black and white.  I've learned about compassion - about seeing how we're all just one choice away from getting off track, so maybe a kind word might be better than a judgemental glance.  I've learned to listen to those who matter, and respectively decline the opinions of those who do not.  That I cannot please everybody, and that's ok.  But here's where I go a little insane - and not in a good way (you're going to laugh, especially with the way I set this up to be some profound, deep post ...).  Here's the thing.  I'm not terribly sure of what to wear *blush*. 

I'm afraid of looking like a mid-life crisis (oh, Lord help us all ...).  I mean - how does one balance looking current, yet not succumbing to the trends of the teens??  Like - skinny jeans.  Is there an age limit on that??  I hope not ... I just bought a pair *wink*.

Trying to represent myself as a mom, who cares about looking presentable, current and appropriate - proves to be a bit tough.

Anyone else out there know what I'm talking about?