As I'm rounding the corner to 30 (I know, I know... WAY far away still!) I realized something the other day... the days of being irresponsible and blaming it on the ignorance of youth are over. So I've compiled the following list of moments when I realized I was an adult. Enjoy!
- When I voluntarily purchase my first green pepper.
- When I didn't get carded at the bar.
- When the toddler grocery bagger "ma'am"ed me and I appreciated the respect.
- The fact that I refuse to purchase anything at the store unless my rewards card is swiped.
- Comparing unit costs on my frozen vegetables.
- Calling my mom to double check a recipe.
- Being expected to bring something to a family gathering... I thought I was gift enough?
- Watching Glee for the first (and only) time and being more attracted to the teacher than the students.
- When a carton of ice cream can last me more than a week.
- When children stopped seeing me as a peer and started looking at me like an authoritative figure.
- When cashing in my bottles for nickels brings me great joy.
- When the clock strikes midnight at a party and I am anxiously awaiting being in my pajamas.
- No longer knowing how any movie ends because I fall asleep 10 minutes in.
- Signing up for a 401k.
- Understanding that 401k is not the latest "MLB 2K Sports" edition.
- When people assume we are married instead of dating.
- When asked how many kids I have.
- Every time I see my mom when I look in the mirror.
- Using words like "meetings" and "my career."
- When summer stopped meaning vacation time and started meaning longingly gazing out my office window.
Haha I don't need to hear YOU worrying about being 30! You're what, two years younger than me? And Steve turned 30 back in May!
ReplyDeleteBut I hear ya on a lot of those points. On top of the "being asked how many kids I have" I get "when are you going to make me a grandma again" from my mom (when she already has two grandkids thanks to my sister!)