When I was younger, I promised myself I’d never be like my mother–or any mother, for that matter. Boy, was I wrong!

This week, I’ve caught myself acting just like a mother to my siblings and brother-in-law. Last week, Jared (or JJ; Brother-in-law) went to his junior prom. I was so nervous, and I even had Josh text him a couple times to make sure he was okay. Just yesterday, I questioned/drilled my sister (who is eighteen) about a date she had gone on. It really needs to stop, but I can’t help myself. I worry myself sick over my siblings, especially now that I’m not around them as often as I used to be. I always told myself I’d be the “awesome big sister,” but I’m more like a second mom. (I’ve seen my sister roll her eyes at me more than once!) I don’t even want to begin to imagine what I’ll be like with my own children one day…

I keep thinking I sound just like my parents, and that worries me a little bit. (No offense, Mom.) What to do?

Also, I’m over here today where I’m interviewed about books!