So, when did I have children?
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!
Beth
I caught myself saying something my mom always says and slapped my hand over my mouth. It was too late, everyone noticed. And laughed.
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Ashley
It doesn’t sound like such a bad thing as long as you’re not constantly telling them what to do. I become more and more like my parents all the time, and it’s mostly a good thing, but some aspect scare me a little!
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Amber
Hahaha. I catch myself scolding my younger brother sometimes too and then think, omg I sound JUST like my mom! Too funny.
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Je
I have a little sister seven years my senior. She’s in college right now. In a sorority. In one of the top 10 party schools in the nation.
I CONSTANTLY worry and stress about her, and give her mini lectures.
I’ll tell yah though, they come across to her a whole hell of a lot more than my parents’ lectures do. So that’s worth it, I suppose.
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