Oct 04
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Three generations of butts
Skin wrinkles. Hair whitens. Butts droop. Aging is not a pretty picture, is it?
And it's even less pretty when you're in a dressing room with all those mirrors that don't hide anything. Rather, they emphasize all those parts of your body which you'd like to imagine looked differently.
But those mirrors don't lie.
I was faced with that painful truth the other day when I went shopping with my mother and my daughter. Three generations of women made from the same mold.
The similarities were still there, but the differences were hard to ignore.
Years ago, my butt was as firm and ripe as a melon, just like my daughter's. My thighs were smooth, void of those craters and bumps, resembling the moon surface. My arms didn't have that flabby effect. My hair was a natural blonde.
After looking from my daughter to myself, I wanted to bolt out of that room. In fact, I wanted to bolt out of 2012 and into 1990.
Then I looked at my mom. And felt even worse.
I saw where my body was going!
And I'm not convinced that any amount of exercise can stop it from happening. (Although, I don't think I'll ever wear those old lady under panties).
While I was lamenting the state of my future body, my daughter blurted out. "Ugh, I hate my waist."
Me: "Your waist is perfect. Look at this extra skin around mine."
My mother: "What are you two talking about? I'm one big wrinkle. My butt is flatter than melted butter. And my boobs are like bananas."
With that, we all started laughing. There was no age difference in our giggles. Just three happy women, trying to find a decent pair of jeans that hugged our bodies in just the right way. No matter what that body looked like.
And we were determined to succeed.
No buts about it.
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Report Sat Nov 3, 2012 - 10:27 amThanks for the laugh young one. It's been a hard week. I needed it. BTW- Thanks for popping by my place. Hope to see you there again.Reply
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Report Fri Oct 12, 2012 - 3:53 amMy mom is 92 so I know where I'm headed. The good thing is without my glasses I can't see all the wrinkles in the mirror. And don't knock the granny panties. There's a reason we wear them. Jody, The Medicare MomReply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Sun Oct 14, 2012 at 11:41 pm
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Report Sun Oct 7, 2012 - 8:06 amToo funny! You earned your mom stripes braving the dressing room mirrors with the sixty-something AND the teenager!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Mon Oct 8, 2012 at 1:49 am
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Report Sat Oct 6, 2012 - 12:45 amLOL, Janie....Thanks for another "sad butt true" postReply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Sat Oct 6, 2012 at 9:12 am
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Report Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 4:37 pmTerrific - I had to Tweet this one - it's a not to be missed by all women. A beautiful lesson in appreciating who and what we are in the present moment.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 7:07 pm
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Report Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 2:54 pmJanie, I love that the three of you go shopping together, whether things are sagging or not! lol! I know I will never look like I used to, I just wish there was less of me to love - hahahaha. Cute post!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 7:07 pm
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Report Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 10:49 amI take my mom shopping for clothes and undies and I am resigned, at long last, to knowing that she is wearing the body I will soon have. I see mine looking more and more like hers every year. I guess, dang it, that's just life. But on the up side, we're both in really good health and she is nearly 90 and I am nearly 63.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 7:06 pm
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Report Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 10:42 amYou really struck a nerve here. Very cute post. I used to love to shop. Now I hate it. I don't like wasting the time or the energy!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 10:45 am
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Report Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 6:54 amI love this post, Janie! Women at all ages find fault with their bodies, but the precious minutes you shared in the dressing room are priceless. Okay, not you make me want to write a story about these three women. :)Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 10:32 am
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Report Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 12:15 amWhat a delightful post! Three generations of women going shopping together/ That in itself is a gift to be treasured. (And thanks so much for popping by my blog yesterday!) I hope to come back here and read often.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:27 am
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Fri Oct 5, 2012 - 12:15 am
Hey Janie, I just love this,and your mom. Those mirrors do lie and the lighting is pure shit. You know, last week Lerner brought up the whole skinny jean issue and I did look into it. It aggrevates me that my husband can go in any store and buy a pair of jeans, in his size, always. I admit I did not do allot of research, but there were 12 different styles and cuts before we even start size negotiations! WTH! I still miss my old Levi's, and I am glad y'all had fun.Reply -
1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:26 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 7:36 pmAnd shopping for jeans is almost worse that what is actually happening to your body isn't it?Reply
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3 replies, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:25 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 10:48 pmI hate trying on clothes with my daughter. Her body is so young and perky and mine is so...not young and perky. Life is unfair!!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:24 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 10:17 pmAre you sure the mirrors don't lie?? If the stores were smart they would create mirrors that distorted the truth in favor of all women. Sounds like you had one of those memorable moments. Lucky you!!Reply
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3 replies, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:23 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 10:06 pmThis was a really cute post. My mother passed away in 2008, but I watched her body age and see similarities in my face and arms and legs. Then I look at my 13-year-old daughter who's complaining about her muffin-top and I want to laugh. Some days I look in the mirror and wonder, "what the heck? how did THAT get there on my face?"Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:22 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 9:41 pmThis is an adorable post. I'm still smiling.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:21 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 9:30 pmAging is the pits. However, the alternative is worse.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:21 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 9:16 pmLove it!!!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:20 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 9:12 pmCute, Janie--but aging is part of life. Do I wish I looked like I did in my 20s? Sure. But I'm just trying now to keep my older self as healthy, and as good-looking for my age, as possible.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:20 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 9:08 pmYOu gals get the brave award of the day for undressing in front of each other. Boobs like bananas is priceless. lololReply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:19 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 8:57 pmHi Janie - Oh, my daughter and I have had hysterics at times when trying on clothes in a dressing room. I can relate!! Cute post.Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:18 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 7:56 pmIf I could go back in time and love my butt when I was 25 I so would. At this point, it is what it is. Great post!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Fri Oct 5, 2012 at 1:17 am
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 7:33 pmSo true! I remember being critical of my abs at age 25. What I'd give for those abs now ...Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Thu Oct 4, 2012 at 7:44 pm
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Report Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 4:51 pmLOL! Your mother is hysterical. Loved this blog...and oh, so true!Reply
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1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Thu Oct 4, 2012 at 7:43 pm
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Thu Oct 4, 2012 - 4:44 pm
I love this one so much, Janie. Simply wonderful!Reply -
1 reply, Last reply by Janie Emaus on Thu Oct 4, 2012 at 7:43 pm
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