Keepin' It Cool

How do you know when you've reached the point of crossing over the line from being a cool young adult to a totally un-cool, responsible, middle-aged adult?

Is it when you start looking at low-rise pants with disdain, and higher waisted pants with interest?

Is it when you finally get over the frustration with having to repeat yourself with your young children, and become one with the process because you now believe it is the only way they will ever actually learn?

Is it when you and your husband are spelling out words to one another -- so that the kids don't understand what you're saying -- and realize that this is your version of texting?

Is it when you are watching your husband play darts with some younger male co-workers, and when he says he remembers playing darts in college with Chumba Whumba playing in the background, their response is, "How old are you?" 

Is it when you find yourself playing the concertina -- an accordian-like instrument that you were embarrassed to play when you were younger -- and find yourself actually enjoying it a little bit?

Is it when you come to the point in your life that your children and earning a living and trying to give back to the world around you finally consume every last second of your time, and you no longer have time to do anything that would be considered cool?

These are obviously more specific to my own situation, but tell me, in your opinion... Am I on the cusp of no longer being young, cool and hip?

Please say it's not too late for me.

I still refuse to drive a mini van. That's gotta help me out a little.

Comments

[Flying Jae's Mom]

I think you realize you are getting older, when you start sounding like your mother! "Use your manners!, Sit up straight, Keep your hands to yourself!" The list goes on. That and going out in public with your comfy pants on vs. your trendy ones just cause you figure no one is looking at you anyway! :)