Growing Up

Why can't everything stay the same. I remember when I was little I could spend most of my time using my imagination and relaxing with friends. I also remember when I felt like everyone was telling me I couldn't do all this all the time. I was so frustrated when I had to come home and go to bed. I hated the fact that I had to tell my mother every little detail before I went any where and I had to be home and in bed by 8:30. None of my friends had bedtimes. None of them had to ask to go places ( including next door). Now that I'm older I can look back and truly say thank you mom for the Bed time and the structured life. Now that I'm not required to check in or say where I'm going I find myself doing it anyway. I believe that no matter how old you are you are never too old for your parents to be in your business. When they ask you questions such as " Where were you" , " Who were you with", or even " when did you get home", It means they still care. It means they didn't just push you out of the nest and say austa lavista. They like being kept in the loop. They want to feel like you still need them; after all you were there little baby at one point. So don't get mad When you re parents seem a little pushy ( even if you are married or no longer live with them). If it seems a little overwhelming just let them know they'll back off if you are honest with them. If you don't communicate how are they to know they are imposing?