[BrnSuga]

My mother lives with my family due to me taking care of her because of illness. I feel "grown" during those times when I have to remind her of respecting the fact that she's in our home and the way that we run things in our home. For example, when she attempts defends my daughter when my husband or I chastise her. I'm like "mom, HELLO but we are the parents and you are going to have to respect our parenting practices!" Now, that makes me feel grown.

Also, I feel grown when I pay our mortgage payment every month. WHOA!!!!!