Before and After

 Here is Lincoln pictured early in his presidency when the country was sneaking up on the Civil War.  He isn't exactly what I would consider hot, but he looks put together, dignified, and strong.   Ok....he has scary hair, but I like it.  He looks presidential.

Here is again just a few years later around 1865.  His efforts to preserve the Union had taken a toll on him.  There is more gray in his beard and his uncombed hair - looks like he might have torn some out.    He has bags under his eyes. It looks as if he has lost weight.

Are you wondering what the point is?

Here is my son.  With his brand new learner's permit.  This child is licensed to operate a motor vehicle in Texas with an adult driver between the hours of 5am - 11 pm.

He looks happy doesn't he?


Here is me.  2011. (Are you tired of my New Years pics yet?)

Here is what I predict will be me in just a couple of short years.  The poor driving, independence, and stress will most likely get to me.  I can feel wrinkles deepening and hair turning gray.   I can feel chin whiskers emerging and my boobs succumbing to gravity.  (More)

Yes.  I think I am going to lose teeth.  It has been a while since I have been to the dentist.



I'll just keep looking at her.  She will make me feel young.  I'll never let her get a learner's permit.
I'll keep her in pony tails.

 By the way...................

 This is also what Lincoln would have looked like if he had had to worry about his teenage sons driving cars.
Really.