The holidays were filled with laughter, love, and a bit of heartbreak when going home this year. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t trying to squirm away from my parents grasps by my last week of break.
For some reason, no matter how hard we try, our parents will always treat us like their little babies. They’re interested in where you’re going, what you’re doing, and who your doing it with. Not to mention the heated debate on why you can or can’t stay out for three days just because you want to.
I’m a grown woman in college. I’m taking care of myself and doing whatever feels necessary to live life to the fullest. Although they have my best interest… I’m confident in knowing my limitations and reservations without their input all the time. Not being out of the house long myself, I believe as college students, we are entitled to tell our parents/guardians just how much we love/hate them.
It’s not hard to revert to our teenage ways when under the family roof. Our parents will always be the ones who think they know what’s best for us and for the most of our lives they will. When at home take a moment to remember who you are, appreciate how much you’ve grown, take a few deep breaths, hang out at your favorite places in town, relax and don’t let it ruin your vacation. Whatever the situation, you’ll only feel like a kid for a while.
Mom and Dad I know how much you love telling me what to do. You lay down the law and excel when doing so. Don’t forget that you taught me how to live with the best intentions at heart. To reason with others and compromise, and to live with a full heart.
Regardless, I love you because at times I can’t stand you. I love you because you over share and sometimes swear. I know you’ll always be there. That’s what families do and why we roll our eyes when mom comments on my shirt being too reviling when I’m trying to go out to the bar. We know you have our best interest at heart and how much you truel care. Remember breaks are psychotic, but that’s okay, becasue we love hate our family anyway.