I looked at her and said, "Mom, I think I'm old enough to take care of my own sleep routine. Can I please just have a normal glass of water?"
But she insisted. "No, no, no. You need to eat this. It's good for you. You can't just survive on coffee and junk food all day." And she proceeded to spoon-feed me the cottage cheese like I was a toddler. My Gym Mommy Treats Me Like A Kid-
I took a deep breath and tried to explain. "Mom, I appreciate it. But sometimes I feel like you're treating me like a kid. I'm 25 years old. I can make my own decisions about my health and wellness. Can we find a balance here?" I looked at her and said, "Mom, I
As I was getting ready for bed that night, she came into my room with a bottle of essential oil and a glass of water. "Here, sweetie, drink this. It'll help you sleep better." And she handed me the water with a few drops of oil in it. You need to eat this
When I was younger, it was cute. She'd make me healthy snacks and pack my lunch for school. But now, she still talks to me like I'm 10 years old. She constantly reminds me to eat my veggies, to drink enough water, and to get enough sleep. I mean, I appreciate the concern, but come on, I'm a grown adult.
I felt like I was going to lose it. "Mom, stop! I'm 25 years old. I can take care of myself. You don't have to feed me like a baby anymore."
I sighed and finished the snack, feeling like a kid again. I know she means well, but sometimes I wish she could just treat me like an adult.