When did you become a grown-up

[Bigmallly]

25 Signs That, Sadly, You've Grown Up

[kirsty b]

Oh Bugger -it would seem that I'm a grown up

Just read that list and too many apply to me, and there was me thinking that I didn't feel any different to when I was 18....Just got lots more experience now!

[Rocketron]

When I was 12, my Dad was whisked to a London Hospital with Kidney problems. he was there about 2 weeks. One day I found my mum in the kitchen in floods of tears. I put my arms around her and tried to comfort her. I never felt like a child since.

[Brengirl]

When I was 12, my Dad was whisked to a London Hospital with Kidney problems. he was there about 2 weeks. One day I found my mum in the kitchen in floods of tears. I put my arms around her and tried to comfort her. I never felt like a child since.

That was so poignant Rocketron. I'm sure your mum never looked on you as just a kid again either.

[Seamus]

getting older, but i dont think that im growin up, still feel like i did when i was fifteen, dont think its ever goin to happen< hopefullyi wont> !!!!!!!!!!

[HeyWayne]

I'm the eldest of three children - I'm only four years older than my brother, and seven than my sister. I've always been the "old sensible" one. For some reason I seem to gravitate to the "godfather" role of the family - any problems, and gripes, moans etc, everyone always seems to think I'll have the answer.

My brother and dad acting like corks doesn't help.

Having Bean cemented my position as sensible old fart of the family.

Yes, I guess I'm grown up.

[janeyo]

Think it was the day I brought my first child home from hospital At 3 days old, put him on the floor in his car seat sound alseep, in the lounge, the cat wandered in took one sniff and ran off and then I thoUght ' OH MY GOD I HAVE TO LOOK AFTER THIS LITTLE PERSON FOR HT EREST OF MY LIFE!!!!'
5 years on we are doing ok most of the time

[zazen999]

When I was in my first proper job; I was quoted as being '19 going on 40'; I took responsibility well it would seem. I've always been grown up; answer for everything [according to my mum, when I was aged 6]; and used to babysit my younger bro and step-sister from the age of 9. Could cook a roast dinner for 6 at aged 12.

Looking back; these days they'd call the social services out but I was just one of those kids.

Probably because my dad left us when I was 6; and we shipped everything over to the UK and the box with all the toys took months to get here - so what with everything that was going on I took a more adult role in life [I had a little bro to look after and amuse whilst my mum was holding it together].
But......What doesn't kill us makes us stronger - right?

[di]

I think I did probably somewhere in my teens....have spent since then convincing myself I'm not!

[dexterdoglancashire]

I like to think Im still 18 despite being 47 this year.... the things that remind me im older are the fact ive got a bad back and my memory aint the same as it was........as far as actually recognising im older - no way! Im still 18 in my head, its just my body thats letting me down!

[Eco-Chic]

I've always projected 'grown up' but I think I really grew up when I was 25, when my mum died.

Inside though I still feel like a scared little girl a lot of the time and wonder why people don't see through the facade.

In fact that last statement shows that I really have grown up cos don't we all feel like that (well ok some are scared little boys)

[bluemoon]

Having Grandchildren didn't make me a grown up, more a schizophrenic, because now I can enjoy playing, but feel I have to be extremely wise too. I'm certainly having to work at the wisdom part.

[Brengirl]

Good morning Bluemoon. You are an early riser too. I couldn't sleep much last night so decided to get up do some baking. Not sure if that makes grown up or barking mad

[bluemoon]

Morning Brengirl. I'm always up at cock crow because.... well, we have cockerels to see to. Today though, it's because I haven't actually been to bed. It looks as if our newest grandchild might be about to put in an appearance sometime today (and he's actually due today too, something of a miracle). Our daughter phoned at midnight to tell us that things looked like they were moving and I simply haven't been able to sleep. Her OH is a bit of a wuss so it's possible that I'll have to dash up there and be with her for the birth whilst someone administers him the smelling salts.

[Brengirl]

Morning Brengirl. I'm always up at cock crow because.... well, we have cockerels to see to. Today though, it's because I haven't actually been to bed. It looks as if our newest grandchild might be about to put in an appearance sometime today (and he's actually due today too, something of a miracle). Our daughter phoned at midnight to tell us that things looked like they were moving and I simply haven't been able to sleep. Her OH is a bit of a wuss so it's possible that I'll have to dash up there and be with her for the birth whilst someone administers him the smelling salts.

That's wonderful news. The imminent birth, that is, not your sleepless night. Do hope the delivery is fast and safe. Congratulations.