That reminds me - Watching news. Quite categorically an adult thing to do.
I spend a lot of time thinking about chores I should be doing around the house. I don’t really do a lot. It’s all about planning.
I do my chores pretty much like I do everything else - I dive in without a plan.
I am not very good at making plans, but I am pretty good at making it up as I go along.
I do my own laundry.
Drive myself everywhere.
Pay for my own food.
Prepare my own food.
Put my own clothes on in the morning.
As a child, teen, and young adult I could never understand why dad wanted to watch the news or a documentary. B O R I N G… or so I thought. Now DH and I will watch something about the plight of the polar bears or the history of space exploration with interest. The first time I realized that it made me feel quite old.
I also try to eat well, brush my teeth, and go to work when I don’t want to. The worst part? Having to set a good example for the kids. Sometimes I just want to relax and tell my son that his grades in middle school really don’t matter as long as he learns what he needs to know and doesn’t get held back. The adult in me monitors his progress and takes the computer away when he gets less than C’s. But really I don’t think it’s that important at this point in his life. Who really gives a crap if he doesn’t turn in a book report on bacteria?
Not me, but I am the adult here and act like it’s a big deal. I want him to learn the larger lesson that having an education is a valuable asset.
I will be sad when the kids are grown and gone, but I won’t miss having to set an example for them.
Yep, you’re a parent/care giver.
I first realized that my needs or wants were secondary was when I first looked into my newborn daughter’s eyes. Now, 28 years later (and another daughter & three grandkids later), I reaffirm that everytime I smile at Angelboy and he returns the smile that melts me. You parents/g’parents know the look.
Love, Phil
I hate watching televised news. I’d much rather read a newspaper or look at news stories online.
An adult would make a doctor appoinment without being nagged by someone else
Fix and/or fish things out of the toilet.