Raising Grandchildren

http://marriage.about.com/cs/grandparenting/a/raisinggrandkid.htmIn a previous blog I wrote about how children are coming back home. We are not only facing boomerang children we are also facing having to raise our grandchildren. The number of children living with their grandparents is increased by 50% according to marriage .about .com. I know of several married couples over 50 that are raising their grandchildren. I say more power to you. I hoping I am not faced with that challenge. I would rather keep them for one day love them and send them back home.

Hair After 50

http:Since I turned 50 I have been told that I should cut my hair. Women after 50 should not wear their hair no longer than shoulder length. I disagree I was glad when I came across this article about how to wear long hair after 50. I did not know your hair aged. Check out the article.//www.ehow.com/how_5133510_wear-long-hair-after.html

Test for Women After 50

Test for Women After 50


After 50 to stay healthy we should be go to the doctor and have certain test done.

1. Mammogram

2. Pap smear

3. Test for colorectal cancer

4. High blood pressure

5. High cholesterol

6. Bone density

7. BM obesity

Boomerang Generation

Jsut when you thought you were getting use to be an empty nester things change. According to an article I read the latest census figures indicated that more than 80 million so – called empty nesters now find themselves with at last one grown child living at home. So don’t be sad when your kids leave home because they just might be back.

According to an article I read http://www.troubledwith.com/relationships/a000000843.cfm?topic=relationships:%20parents%20and%20adult%20children

Downsizing Your Home

After the kids leave home you might find the hose is to big before you down size here is a list that I made hope it will give you something to think about


Pros

1. More time. Smaller house less rooms to clean.

2. Lower Utility bills

3. Cheaper house payments

4. Most of the time you get a newer house and if you had a two story a one level house saves time and it is nice not having to climb steps.



Cons

1. Not enough space you may feel cramped.

2. No guest room

3. Emotional changes some people do not handle change very well.

4. If you like your old neighborhood you will miss your neighbors.

If you are thinking about downsizing make your own list and don’t jump into something without some serious thought.

List on Empty Nest

Tips on Dealing with Empty Nest Syndrome


After fifty you might be face with the children growing up and moving out on their own. We all hope this happens however; when it does it can be a shocker and we may feel a little lonely or useless. I hope this list will be helpful.

1) Go out with your spouse

2) Be involved in your church in the youth group.

3) Travel

4) Find new hobbies

5) Host an exchange student

Top 10 Words or Phrases You Will Hear After 50

1. Fifty is the new forty- People are exercising more and staying younger

2. Mature women- a proper word for getting old

3. Empty nest- This is what you hope for. This is not a bad thing.

4. Bone density- One of the test you need to take for women

5. Colon test- One of the test men and women need

6. Menopause- All women have to go though

7. Baby boomers- a very common word

8. Aging gracefully- We all hope to do

9. Milestone

10. Retirement( my personal favorite)

Fintness After 50- Bill Collins

  Bill Collins who is 57 years young has won 91- American masters crown at the USA Master track and field championships. He is now teaching baby boomers how to say young. He believes most of the problems associated with age are due to disuse of the body.

My Top Priorities after 50

Our life changes after 50 which includes our priorities. I have reviewed my list and here are my top ten/ priorities/ improvement for me after 50.

1. My relationship with God. I need to pray more and spend more quality time with God.

2. My health. I do not do a good job in making all the appointments I need to make to check all the things that fall apart after 50. Bone density check; colon check on top of the regular check-ups you are supposed to have. I need to stay alive and healthy as long as I can

3. My husband. After 31 years of marriage I tend to take advantage for the fact he has always been there for me.

4. My Kid. Who I might have to depend on to take care of me when I get a lot older.

5. My Job. Which I feel that I am lucky to have and hop to keep this job until I retire.

6. My education which includes getting a degree hopefully soon

7. My running which I am enjoying every day and hoping to run lots of fun run in the future

8. My finances. I need to make sure I can retire and still enjoy life and not have to go back to work.

9. My house, which I need to help my husband in keeping the house clean.

10. My relax time. I need time for me where I do nothing but lay around the house and watch my favorite movie or go to the movies.

Saving for Retriement

People who are over 50 should already be saving for retirement or seriously thinking about retirement. My 401k has taken some major hit in the past. It is doing a lot better this year. My goal is to retire at 60 or sooner. I hope I graduate from Midlands Tech. before I retire. I have been saving for around 25 years I am hoping all pays off and when I retire I don't end up getting a job at Wal-Mart or McDonalds. When I retire I would love to travel. That is what I am saving for.

Still Playing After 60

Tom Watson is not sitting in his rocking chair. Tom Watson 60-year old who was one shot out of the lead. He was given a special exemption to the US open at Pebble Beach in June. He is the third oldest player to make the cut at the Masters. Way to go Tom.

Over 50 and not giving up

After running 3 miles Sunday today I feel tired and did not want to run. I realize I do get tired easier since I turn 50. It is easy touse excuses not run or exercise however; I have decided not to give up. I am going to keep going to reach my goal to run 5K in 30 minutes. I am over 50 and not giving up.

Keeping up with technology after 50

I am sure lots of people after 50 are very technical savvy on computers. I am not one of them. I have only purchased three lap tops in my life time and two of them were purchased Saturday. After  my destroying my husband's desk top computer I was in desperate need of a computer. My laptop was not working so I decide to purchase a new one. I went to the store and saw this cute red one. It was small and light. After making my purchase I did not have any problem and I was up and running. The problem started when I wanted to insert a CD that I just purchase and realized that the computer did not have a place to insert my CD. I finally realize my cut little red computer did not have what I needed. So I took it back to the store and purchase a bigger and not so cute computer. I guess looks are not everything when it comes to buying a computer

Running a Race After 50

Running a Race After 50


After attending the ½ Marathon/5K I found myself motivated to run. After riding around for 30 minutes in my car, I finally mapped out my 5k route. I ran the 5k in 44minuites today. My goal for next year’s races it to run the 5k in 30 minutes. I know at my age I have my work cut out for me to accomplish that goal. I just have to focus to stay healthy and keep running.

Life after 50 and dealing with Chips on Race Day

Today was the Palmetto Half Marathon /5k event. This is the first time that I have received a chip to place in my shoe. Of course back in my days a chip was something you ate and you could not just eat one or some cute guys on motorcycles. This chip you put on your shoelace. I was glad there was someone who knew how this thing worked. This nice gentleman was placing the chip on his wife’s shoe and I asked him the question on how this thing works and he offered to place the chip on my shoe for me. He was my hero. The chip was neat when you finished the race they called out your name and congratulated you for finishing the race. It was great hearing “Vickie Vaught from Blythewood congratulations you finished the race. “

Palmetto Half Marathon / 5k after 50

I real excited about the PALMETTO HALF MARATHON tomorrow. Even though I not running or walking the half marathon. I am actually walking the 5k with a friend. I received my package tonight and I actually have a number for the race. This is the first time that I have done a fun raiser that is actually being recorded with numbers and tags. I will blog tomorrow to let know how it went. By for now. I have to get some rest for the race. I am meeting my friend at 6:30 in the morning. http://www.palmettohalfmarathon.com/

Technology after 50

Technology has change so much since I was a teenager. I grew up on a typewriter and walkman head sets. We did not have any cell phone texting ; IPODS or remotes for the TV. Every time I figure out how to use something they come out with something new. The best thing about technology is having a son who know how to use all of the stuff. keep trying new stuff that is what keeps us young.

Controlling Weight After 50

Growing up I never had a weight problem. I was always known as the skinny girl. I really did not have to start a diet until I was in my forties. Now that I am over fifty I am finding I have to count calories and run to keep my weight down. I know running  has helped me keep the weight off. I not telling anyone to do this and I not a expert however it works for me. Stay healthy and keep running.

Still Running After 50

I just got finish running two miles. This is what I have been working toward since the first of this year. It felt great be able to  finish the two miles without walking. My next step is to increase this two three miles and before you know it I will be up and running five miles of course for now I am happy with my two miles. My next goal is to be able to run in a 5k fun race by the end of the year. Stay healthy and keep running.

Missing MOM

For me the worse thing about being 50 over is your parents are aging and you realize even more that parents don't live forever. You are face with reverse roles. You have to be the parent. My mother died of breast cancer two years ago and it was so hard to see her suffer. She was always such a strong lady who raise three children on her own. I remember trying to play the parent role and taking my mom to the doctor and holding her hand when the nurse had to stick her with a needle; just like she use to do for me when I was a child. My sister and I use to take turns taking care of her. I would drive to Virginia and pick her up at my sister house and I would take mom to her house so she could spend a few days their. I will always remember my mom as being strong and brave women. She is the person who taught me you are never to old to start some thing new.

Success after Fifty

If you are not happy with your job, fifty is not to old to change careers.

Did you know Harland Sanders ( kernel Sanders) did not start his Kentucky Fried Chicken until he was 60; Orville Redenbacher was 58 when he became a co-founder Redenbacher popcorn; and Ray Kroc brought his first McDonald's franchisees. at 52. Check out the link Life begins after 50. http://www.telovation.com/articles/life-begins-after-50.html

Just goes to show you if you are not happy with your Job you always can change it even if you are after 50. It is never to late.

cruisen after 50

I just got back from a seven day cruise. One thing I really enjoyed is I did not have to worry about keeping up the children. I enjoyed doing what I wanted to do. Believe it or not I did work out at the gym on the cruise. They had real nice tread mills and children under 12 was not allowed in the gym. The cruise also had a place for adults to relax and kids were not allow in this area. I do love children however it is nice to have a place where you do not have to hear screaming . Cruise on.

Keep Running After 50

If you have started running ,you are a runner. Just because you have a bad day and did not run very far or if you take a few days off, don't give up. The benefits of running will pay off. I like the article in the October 2006 issue of O ( Oprah magazine) Carol Mittens mention" magic potion for staying young is exercise". Running is a great way to exercise. I love it because, there are so many places I can run. I have mapped out the 2 mile run in my neighborhood; I run in the indoor track at the gym and of course I run on the tread mill. I have not started my first fun run yet however; that is my next goal. Keep running and stay healthy.

Start Running and lose weight

If you want to lose weigh Start running. You are never to old to start running. It is a sport most people can do. The most important thing to remember is to start slow. Listen to your body. I have started running and I love it. The first week I started walking and them I started out running two minutes and walking three minutes for intervals of six and now I am up to running eight minutes and walking two minutes intervals of three. I am also losing weight. If you want to lose weight try this and let me if it works for you. For a bonus I also have more energy. Good luck and keep healthy.

You are never to old to set a goal

How old is to old to set a goal? I believe everyone has set some kind of goal in their life. It don't have to be announced just something that you personally would like to see happen in your life time. I was in my forties when I decided to go back to school for a degree. It wasn't exactly for a promotion in my career it was for me. It was something I needed for confidence. It has not been easy but I found out that I am stronger than I thought I was.
Going back to school is hard work. It is hard trying to balance everything. The one good thing I have going for me is I don't have any small children. My son is all grown-up and I don't have to worry about his homework or fixing his dinner. He although had to help me with my homework. I remember the time my son was helping me when I was having problems with Algebra and ask the question Why do I need this stuff I would never use it? His respond was " You need to learn it and stop complaining. That is what you use to tell me". So I guess I had to eat my own words. I still have four classes to finish before I receive my degree. My first goal was to accomplished this before 50. That did not happen so I just change my goal to 55. One nice thing about goals you can always change them. My new goal is to run in a marathon. I believe in two rules in setting goals don't let age stop you and don't let anyone tell you that you are to old. Let that motivate you in setting a record.