Just thinking away...

9-24-16
When I was growing up, I was sheltered most of my childhood. I was only allowed to hang out with certain people and my parents had to meet all my friends' parents before I was even allowed to hang out with anyone. I remember my parents wanting to know where I was going and who I was going to be with..they wanted to be able to keep in contact with me at all times, either through my friends' parents or by calling me or one of my friends (cell phones were barely becoming popular). I always thought they were being ridiculous and too strict. I was only allowed to sleep over at one friend's house and it was only because she begged my parents to allow me to sleep over. I clearly recall how mad they were after she had asked them for me to stay. I didn't think it was fair how my friends got to sleep over at other friends houses and I remember always feeling like I was left out because they would get to spend time together and I didn't... let me tell you! Boy has that changed now that I'm a mother... I'm sure you girls won't even notice it either and I'm sure you'll complain to me about it and you might cry and turn blue in the face...

Truth is, you don't realize a lot of things until you grow up and mature. Until you're in the same or similar situations is when you see it. In due time.. you will understand.

Love,
Mom