Are we there yet?

What do those words conjure up in your mind? A car full of kids poking and prodding each other with the proverbial complaining thrown in? A whiny voice from the back seat asking the age old question, even though you have only been on the road 10 minutes into a 9 hour drive?

I recall those times fondly, but as I grow older, the words take on a new meaning. I've always lived under the misconception that the more birthdays you have, the older you get until eventually, you're old.

Well, I'm 54 and I'm still on a wonderful roller coaster ride of life. When my husband mentions getting old, I always smile sweetly at him and say, "Oh, are we there yet?"

Well, here are some signs to let you know that you may be getting OLDER, but you are NOT there yet.

• You still "giggle" when something tickles your fancy
• Your grandkids have to drag YOU out of the toy aisle
• You want chocolate ice cream for breakfast
• You still love Kool-Aid and cookies
• You look forward to Vacation Bible School
• You've been described as "bubbly"
• You see how fast you can push the buggy in Walmart when nobody is looking
• You still fly kites when you go to the beach
• You can't wait to see the new Yogi Bear movie
• You still call your sleepwear your "jammies"
• Peanut Butter and Jelly is still the best food there is
• Chocolate milk is your drink of choice

And last but not least, you aren't there yet as long as you can get down in the floor to play .... and get back up on your own.

I don't know about you, but praise God, I'm not there yet and I'm in no hurry to get there.