It’s been 10 years since I graduated from college. My birthdate includes a decade known for bell-bottoms and disco. I can’t stand it when comedians lean on bad language to come across funny. And, I shake my head in disbelief when one of my sisters gets another tattoo (They are up to seven between them…that I know of).
I’m also a mom.
But foul language-hating moms born in 1978 can still be cool, right? I’ll have you know that I have a very robust Facebook profile. I mean, people sometimes “Like” what I have to say on there. For real. And, I believe I can still get away with wearing a few things from Forever 21. At least the jewelry and belts, and a few things from the small but trendy “work attire” rack. OH, and on the random occasions I find myself in a bar late(r) at night, I still know all the new music that is being played. And I know the words. So there!
I don’t know why aging is already hard for me, but it is. There are some great things that come along with being older and more mature, like the doctor allowing you to go home with a helpless three-day-old constantly pooping human. And having a great job for the sole purpose of supporting my severe Target and Rue La La addictions. But can I coolly grow into my mid-30’s without donning the unspeakable mom jeans, placing stick figures of each family member on the back of my SUV, or insisting that Mac watch my old marching band videos?
I’m not sure. But earlier this year, we were (loudly) listening to “We no speak Americano” at my cousins’ house. My youngest sister—still in college— leaned over and said, “This is the kind of music they play at all the frat parties these days.”
Me: “Honey, the frats played techno music when I was in school, too.”
Yesssssss… I still got it.
Melissa, you are so far from old I'm not laughing. When I was your age I was so stupid. Stupid thoughts, stupid deeds. Certainly not reflective as you are demonstrating which is cool. Yes, you are still cool even with your "Mom" status. But don't get a minivan and don't cut your hair into a bob. And BTW, I must be cool too cause Mi no speak Americano is loaded onto my ipod for boot camp! And as long as the stuff at Forever21 and AE still fits, you can wear it. I do.
ReplyDeleteYay for starting a blog. We'll be those blogging buddies who also know each other in real life. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe comment about those adhesive stick figures on the back of cars made me laugh. Jonathan and I always talk about how that will never be us. It's not that I don't love kids, or will not love my future kids, but I really don't think that everyone else needs to see my family on the back of my car.
ReplyDeleteKeep writing:)