When I Grow Up, I Want to be an Old Woman

Our children look at us as if we're already old. But age is just a number and we're not old at all. Age will catch up to us eventually, but why let it ruin our lives? When I grow up, I want to be an old woman!

Step 1
Look at your life realistically. If you're a working parent, doing your best to pay bills and raise kids, then stop dreaming about retirement and live your life in the here and now. Do make plans for your retirement and definitely save money, but live for today, don't stress about tomorrow.

Step 2
Get regular checkups. Routine maintenance is important to growing up to be an old woman. Many conditions and diseases can be caught early by simply having regular checkups.

Step 3
Vaccinate! Why be miserable with flu, pneumonia, childhood diseases when you can get a shot and not have to be sick at all!

Step 4
Eat a healthy diet. The USDA pyramid provides the building blocks to a healthy diet. A proper balance of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals will keep you kicking long after your kids think you should stop dancing.

Step 5
Exercise! If you keep moving, your joints are able to keep moving. It will also help keep your weight down (an important item to us ladies!) Dance, walk, jog, roller skate, just keep moving.

Step 6
Rest. Get enough sleep. Rest when you're tired, it will make all the difference in how you look and feel.

Step 7
Seek help when you need it. Whether it's spiritual, financial, physical assistance you need, you should not let pride stand in your way. Get help if you need help.

Step 8
Give. Bless others as you have been blessed. Volunteer, teach, share your knowledge with those less fortunate than yourself.

Step 9
Find serenity within yourself. Pray, meditate, read, find that part of your spiritual life that gives you peace within. Stress really can kill you, so don't let life stress you out.

Step 10
Smile! Enjoy your life, so you can grow up and become a happy old woman.

Tips & Warnings
•Take care of yourself so you can take care of the others in your life.
•Stay away from negative people, they'll drag you down.
•Be careful, you may find you enjoy aging (and embarrassing your kids) a little too much!