Well, today is our ward's father/son campout, so guess what? JUST ME AND MY MOM!!!! We're excited. I also get paid today, and so we want to go shopping, or just do something fun. Maybe see a movie, I suggested a pedicure and/or manicure, for which I was so rudely rejected, and so we are not quite sure what we're doing yet.
It's funny, because we were actually talking along the lines of this Wednesday. Supposedly, statistics say children/teens of MY age (or at least between 12-18) do not like their parents, or hanging around with them. I caught the end of this, turned to my YW leader, and said, "Really? I LOVE my parents!" she gave a semi-surprised look, as well as asking, "really?" I nodded, and then someone else called for my attention.
I do know that I am a special case. I have friends that disagree with their family/parents, and so they often get frustrated. I do understand (to an extent), because they will explain to me/each other their problems. We try to help each other, too. Sometimes we find solutions, sometimes not. But that's what friends are for, right? To vent.
Anyway, I have heard that statistic, and I feel bad for some of these teens, because they don't understand that parents are there for us, to help us along our way. I know, I'm sounding a little 'dorky', but I feel I need to express my opinion. I love my parents. I love spending time with them, and I enjoy their company. I am the only girl in my family, and so sometimes it's like my brothers don't want to hang out with me. Who do I get to be around? Mom and Dad. I personally think that I'm a little bit more mature for my age, because I hang with adults, and I seem to get along with adults more than kids my age (except, obviously, my friend).
Don't get me wrong, sometimes I wish I was more... accepted among my peers, but sometimes that doesn't happen, so I turn to the adults. They seem to understand me (again, to an extent), but at least I can talk to them. Plus, they give educated, mature opinions.
So, there's my little 'speech', you can take it or leave it.
like the speech. and guess what??? I was the EXACT SAME WAY!!! It seemed like when i was a teen, in my ward, i chatted with all of the primary kids (cuz i babysat for them) or the adults... so weird. and I LOVED my parents. some of my favorite times was going to the ortho or eye dr. cuz it meant i would get to have an in-depth conversation with my mom. anyway - ever since my kids were small, i couldn't wait for them to be teenagers. i just imagined that it would be fun, since i had a great relationship with MY parents. so far, so good - - i think. he asks me for advice on girls, anyway... so i think i am doing sosmething right. oh - and i was gonna tell you... is there really ever "too much" blogging??? hehehe!
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