Vanity of vanities

I think that the years of self-loathing about my appearance are mostly behind me. I have, for the most part, made peace with my body as I have learned how much more there is to appreciate than just aesthetics. In particular; growing, birthing and nursing a baby have done wonders for my appreciation for what my body can do: I'm amazing! (Good job, creator!)

Having said this, though, does not mean that I no longer notice my appearance or am exempt from vanity. I woke up one morning this week and scrutinized my early-morning face in the mirror... and for all that I am grateful to have eyes that see, ears that hear, hair that keeps my warm, all my teeth etc, I couldn't help feeling that it was just a little unfair that I should have to deal with having both teenage spotty skin AND grey hair at the same time!! I honestly thought the former should be 10 years behind me, and the latter only appearing in another 10...