Who needs Neverland?

When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?

Usually I don’t

I think my most grown up moments were when life got difficult. When my baby was in NICU. My first husband was sick. I had three little ones to care for.

Later when I was a single mom I also felt very much a grownup

I would say I don’t make the best grownup person because I struggle with seriousness about most grown up issues, but when the chips are down and I have to, I manage to step up.

You know when they say someone is an old soul? No one ever called me that. If reincarnation is a thing, this might be my first rodeo. I tend to have more questions then answers. I do wonder from time to time why I struggle with day to day grown up tasks, so that’s as good an answer as any.

My favorite is watching people who enjoy being grownup doing grownup things. I admire them. I always hoped to be one. Maybe some day. In the meantime I’m making friends with my particular skill set. Here I’ve always been the opposite of Peter Pan, I want to grow up, but I realize it’s okay if I take my time.