To think this is totally unfair

[Mumoftwoyoungkids]

When we moved into our current house 7 years ago I was a (vaguely) glamorous twenty something.

Next door had two lads aged about 14.

Because we have low fences we would say hi and chat a little if we saw them in the garden. Both lads would usually blush like mad if I came over to talk to them.

7 years on I am now a sleep deprived frumpy mum of 2 (had ds 8 weeks ago,) Went out into the garden on Friday to hear a nice "hi" and see these two shirtless men who both looked like they had spent many an hour in the gym. As they asked about ds I found myself blushing.

I now realise that I am totally over the hill!

AIBU to think that this is very unfair and should not be allowed?

Life is indeed hard.

I feel your pain!

That is not on. Bugger!

You'll get it back...remember this moment, it'll spur you on!

Definitely unfair! Our next door neighbours' had sons in their early teens when I was 18ish and they too blushed when I talked to them. I was cool, I went to the pub. Now they're strapping lads in their 20s and I'm a frazzled and far heavier 30-year-old. Sigh...

I'm afraid this is life. Fast forward another 17 years and they will be older and not so hot. Your DS will be the young, fit one with the pecs :)

Oh that's harsh!

are you me?

next door had a lovely young shy boy next door

he is now at uni living with his gf

I am old

I was told I was an old woman by my sons, 7 and 8. I'll book my zimmer frame now!
I feel your pain too!

I like the getting older bit, hated being wolf-whistled at when I was a teen & 20-something.

(Not that I am remotely pretty, but I grew up in a culture where it was acceptable to treat all women like that). I hate being centre of attention, anyway.

My cousin goes to my old school, I left 10 years ago. He asked me in all seriousness if the school had any computers when I was there!! Bastard! I can't wait until he is 28 and I can remind him how 'old he is' haha

So we are (mostly) agreed that all mumsnet terms should stay young and glamorous despite the passing of time???

Better get that portrait in the attic sorted.

Mumsnetters - not mumsnet terms!

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