Now that I'm older...

I like to think that I tried to be considerate of my parents as a teenager. When I wanted friends over, I would ask ahead of time. I never really thought about what it meant for my mom to have to clean so the house was presentable. If I got hungry, I would find something to eat & maybe ask my parents to buy something in particular next time they went shopping. I never thought about food prices & making ends meet. As most teenagers, I was also 'busy' with high school, homework, friends, choir, church groups, etc. I couldn't wait to grow up & 'live my own life'. Now when I hear that I remember how it feels but have to chuckle at myself. Now fifteen years later, I realize what my parents were talking about when they said "with freedom comes responsibility". They were right! I wonder if this is how my parents felt (happy & busy) as my siblings & I were young & growing up. I also understand the time they sacrificed to drive me to places so I could be part of different clubs.


Now don't get me wrong; I love where I am at life & have no regrets. I am married to a wonderful man who supports & encourages me, two children who show such promising personalities, a wonderful home we chose every detail of, a cat who is great company, the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom while still pursuing my dreams, not to mention my family & friends who care about me!


This for me... is the good life!