What makes you feel old/like an adult today?

[hungrycaterpillar]

I know I'm not old but I hit a milestone today.

I'm a good cook but can't make some things like my mom or grandmother - one of which being homemade gravy.

I woke up this morning and made a batch of gravy that was excellent and didn't burn or turn a weird color.

I feel like I can be a mom now.

[cabbagecabbage]

Today it's keeping things together while DD and I are sick. I want to sleep all day but the kid's got to eat and stuff.

I feel just about all grown up these days. Probably a good thing since I'm having a second kid and turning 35 next week. No rush.

[atlas]

The fact that I got out of bed at 6:15 because someone has to take the dog out made me feel pretty adult.

[notoriousmeg]

I feel like crap but am cleaning the apartment b/c I can't stand the mess. Younger me would have let the place go to shit. I'm also going to throw on clothes and take DS out so MH can work and sleep. Before DS I never went out without showering and putting on makeup.

[frkls]

the box of medium natural brown sitting on my counter

[lissaholly]

My first parent teacher conference was a bit weird. Talking about my kid as a part of society made me feel like I was playing grown up a bit. I mean coloring and sharing with friends isn't rocket science, but I am molding a little human!

When Daisy had a stomach virus that was causing her to wake up and go poo all night, at one point she came and whined to me. I just told her it would be over and I am sorry she is going through this. We will take it easy tommorrow and drink water after each poo. In my head I was like " what the hell do you want me to do about it?!" Then I realized I'm her mom, she feels sick and she just wants her mommy;)

The other day I ran 5 miles win my run club with my glasses on top my head. I even said something to the person I was running next too about I must have forgotten my glasses back at the gym because it was getting sunny. Nothing. I get back to the gym and am looking all around for them when someone ask what I am looking for.
Me: "My glasses!"
Someone: "They are on your head!"
Me: "Well now I feel old."

[sherbanator]

The reality of getting a divorce. My second one actually. It's making me feel old that I've had time to make so many bad decisions yet young in the fact I'm freaking out about childcare since I work such crazy shifts.

[litebright]

I went to the bar last night with friends.

1) I drove there in my minivan.
2) I lost my keys. I'd put them in my front pocket, thinking that they couldn't fall out of there, and I still lost them while dancing. No one turned them in while I was there.
3) I had to call my husband to bring the other set of keys so I could drive home. But, the upside of being old and married is that I had a husband to call who came!
4) I was still home and in bed by 11.

[macmars45]

Growing a human inside of me makes me feel like an adult.

Going to sleep by 9-9:30pm at the latest and waking by 5-5:30am makes me feel old. However, it is baby boy's fault. I used to sleep at more normal times (10pm-6am).

[karmasabiotch]

Getting spam emails meant for senior citizens about reverse mortgages and prepaid funerals and the worst is the match . Com sites for senior citizens.

I guess since its out in the universe I'm a widow that they have decided I must be old.

[livinitup]

I'm scheduling play dates for my DD and I'm sorting receipts and stuff for returns.

And that pile of new 2016 medical insurance cards/health saving account information wants attention, too.

[katfco]

I'm up in Mass. to see my grandmother, who's dying, and my cousin and I were talking last night about how this is what makes us feel like adults--because we're involved in the details. How when the doctor wants to talk to the family, he doesn't just mean our parents anymore.

Today, being an adult stinks. But at least I can bring her her favorite meal.

[cuddlyevil]

I remember the character names on she ra. The kids are asking me questions.


Oh and I didn't freak out when ds1 threw up some mucus.

[rachel6789]

I got excited about buying a new kitchen sponge.

[CurlyQ284]

Jan 16, 2016 9:48:50 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

I'm buying a car today. (Well, hopefully). And for the first time, putting a nice chunk down on it. 20 something carrots would have financed the shit of out it.

Not adulting - I'm having pizza for breakfast. Because I do what I want

What did you decide on?

[Eagles]

I got a Tempurpedic pillow for Christmas, because it was #1 on my wishlist.

Both H and I have been sick for a couple of weeks and we had a fully stocked medicine cabinet to work off of for the first week or so. Sudafed, cold and flu gelcaps, Robitussin, Vicks, you name it. Then we burned through it all and I had to take my sick ass to the store to restock, but I was proud of myself for thinking ahead.

[CurlyQ284]

I helped DS pee standing up for the first time this morning.

Oh and I have two teenage SDs still asleep upstairs. They are studying for midterms this weekend. I have children who are old enough for midterms.

SD1 changed her class schedule by herself. Went to the office and filled out the forms, no parents involved.

I remember having to help put her light up shoes on.

[frkls]

I have a grumpy one! I don't like just chatting very much anymore. The phone, text, messenger. They all make me impatient and grouchy. My friend Texted today just in a nice "what are you guys up to today" kind of way and started telling me inconsequential stuff and I hate that.

I love to hear from people who have something to say, but my chatting for its own sake days may be behind me.

[pantsparty]

I have had lower back pain the past few weeks. I'm not sure if I did it working out or what.

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Jan 16, 2016 10:51:25 GMT -5 katfco said:

I'm up in Mass. to see my grandmother, who's dying, and my cousin and I were talking last night about how this is what makes us feel like adults--because we're involved in the details. How when the doctor wants to talk to the family, he doesn't just mean our parents anymore.

Today, being an adult stinks. But at least I can bring her her favorite meal.

I'm sorry about your grandma. Just curious what part of mass are you in? I'm in southeastern

[Eagles]

Jan 16, 2016 11:32:36 GMT -5 frkls said:

I have a grumpy one! I don't like just chatting very much anymore. The phone, text, messenger. They all make me impatient and grouchy. My friend Texted today just in a nice "what are you guys up to today" kind of way and started telling me inconsequential stuff and I hate that.

I love to hear from people who have something to say, but my chatting for its own sake days may be behind me.

I've been thinking this in the last week or so.  I just don't have the mental energy anymore, and with smartphones, I feel too accessible.  Text, email, FBPM.  Some days my little notification light keeps blinking and I just want to say OMG LEAVE ME ALONE PLEASE FOR LIKE FIVE HOURS.      

[iamlaila]

Fixing up our house today and meeting with a Realtor to discuss selling it.

[Dagny]

We went to a metal concert last night (Lamb of God and Anthrax) and I had to wear ear plugs and glasses. I didn't drink, but today I feel hungover and beat up.

[miso]

Age spots
Wrinkles
Thinking the dads on shows are hot, rather than the intended heartthrobs

[isabel]

DH said something about traveling in the future and I had this vision of just the two of us. I was holding DS at the time. It then dawned on me that he would be there too. I am still having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I'm going to be responsible for this kid until he's at least 18. So weird.

[Deleted]

We went to dinner (and then to her house to play cards) for my BFF's 35th last night and I didn't drink but we stayed out until 1 AM. I am sooooo sleepy today.

[hisno1girl]

I'm going to the movies today at 6 pm and I'm debating whether we should have dinner before because if I eat too late iI get heartburn.

[sallywalker]

It's 11am. I am showered and fully dressed with makeup on and my hair curled. I made breakfast and have done some laundry. I bathed T and got her dressed. I've also cleaned the kitchen and supervised H while he hung some pictures in the hallway.

Before I was an old, I would still be asleep.

[compassrose]

As of yesterday, I have no living grandparents.
My dad is my oldest parent at 72 and has cancer in remission.
My aunt just asked me to be the executor of her estate (I was glad to say yes).

[balletofangels]

My body feels so old and broken, but I'm really a little kid on the inside. I love new Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Or maybe I'm a creepy old lady.

I too am dressed and been to dance and Walmart. I made homemade soup for lunch with fridge leftovers to prevent waste and save money. I have a little girl with a cold sound asleep on my lap. She's almost 5 and that makes me feel really old.