when I cross the street I know they are always there. I've grown into my own person, depending more on myself rather than searching for reassurance through them. I want a lot more space now and it is hard to express that sometimes. Instead of jumping out of bed every morning anxious to create a fantasy world out of blocks with my mom, I slowly drag myself out of bed mumbling about the insanely early hour of the morning. Things are definitely different now that I'm not quite so dependent. I still love kids, animals, and depend very much so on my parents, but all three aren't quite what they used to be. Instead of playing pretend with my dolls, I work in a nursery. I don't have a zoo in my house, but merely my dog and Iguana. I rely on my parents, but I desire the space and responsibilities that come with age. All in all I'd say I like the way things have turned out....
