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?"
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.
I was taken aback. "Uh, thanks, mom. But I'm good. I had lunch already." I tried to brush it off. My Gym Mommy Treats Me Like A Kid-
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.
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. I looked at her and said, "Mom, I
We had a good talk, and I think we're starting to find that balance. She's still my Gym Mommy, and I love her for it. But I'm glad we're working on me becoming a healthier, more independent adult - in her eyes, at least.
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. It'll help you sleep better
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."