25 Reasons you are Turning into your Parents

1. You're are trying not to, just embrace the weirdness.

2. You start listening to old music, because you are not liking the new musical change in direction.

3. You are starting to be productive on weekends. 
You don't want to go out and drink anymore, because you know you will curse the wind when mowing your yard Sunday afternoon. 

4. You start becoming interested in older/sophisticated things.
For example: cigars, wine bars, dance lessons and buying antiques, like record players and old movies trying to remember the good ol' days. 

5. You start to feel guilty when you rebel. 
You start thinking about consequences of smoking, alcohol and other stuff that you use to feel invincible with. 

6. You have an extremely strong opinion about world news. 
You start complaining about world problems and political nonsense than your own problems. 
You have gotten your degree or have just grown up since high school. Chances are, you either think exactly like your parents or your opinions differ which makes "objective" conversations difficult. 
For example: 
    Me, "Dad, I don't focus on social opinions, I'm a libertarian which means I'm open minded. I am a christian and as a christian we should not hate or judge other people, so social issues are the least of my worries with the world's direction right now." 
Dad, "Oh, so you support Obama." 
Me, "Pounding my head against the wall." 
Uncle, "You went to Texas Tech, and now you are a damn democrat? I thought that school was conservative?" 
Me, "I still support lower taxes and the right to bear arms, and this has nothing to do with Tech, but yes, I have an educated opinion now." 

7. You get more happiness from a clean house to start the week, than a hangover. Chores, become an everyday part of your routine, and you have learned to appreciate them.

8. You realize it's impressive your parents kept you alive giving birth in their 20s, because how in the heck could you do the same in your current situation? A new profound respect arises. So maybe they didn't pick the best clothes that looked like table clothes, you are still alive and walking! :)

9. You enjoy your morning coffee at 7:00 a.m. on the weekends rather than sleeping in. And it is difficult to sleep in with your everyday work schedule of 7 a.m.

10. Those life lessons you didn't know actually meant the world, are starting to take effect right now. For example: putting 50% of that paycheck into savings......yeah.....

11. After your early 20s and that college weight, your health starts to be top priority, just as your parents are focused on their health for future grandkids. 


12. Food that did not taste good before that your parents ate, you are either open to try and like the food or you actually enjoy eating that food. My mother's is fritos and bean dip....I have not started to like this yet. God blessed us when it came to road trips and mother's breath. 

13. You spend countless minutes on the phone catching up with family members more than your long distance friends.

14. You appreciate a handwritten letter, since you are constantly bombarded with email.

15. Your interest in TV shows and documentaries start to take an interesting turn. They may be more historical and about mother nature? 

16. You start saying those weird catch phrases your parents say. For example, "I was on you like white on rice. or I was faster than a rooster on a june bug." 

17. You focus on mending bridges you burnt. You are not influenced by drama anymore.

18. Odd things make you laugh more than usual. 

19. You stop driving like a bat out of hell. 

20. Parties are starting to turn into a glass/bottle of wine with the ladies or meeting up on the patio to smoke a cigar. 

21. New technology is sometimes frustrating to adjust to now. 

22. You are worried about the generation that follows you. 

23. You're okay with being alone instead of surrounded by people. 

24. Religion is starting to be a priority. Morals and ethics are also impacting your future decisions. Consequences are serious. 

25. Already mapping out what your future children are and are not going to be allowed to do after your own experiences. 

I guess this list could be similar to 'Reasons you are starting to Grow Up,' which is the same as comparing yourself to your responsible, disciplined and successful parents. Putting the right priorities first, and focusing on a better, longer life for your future with children or being a millionaire or developing into the next motivational speaker. I will never eat fritos and bean dip in front of my future children like my mother did, because that is just cruel and unusual punishment. Love you, Mom!