You know you're kids are growing up when...

• As a punishment, you find yourself taking away things like ipods and gameboys.
• contacts
• When your child goes to shower, you remind them to lather, rinse and REPEAT....please!
• You've finally broken down and bought real anti-perspirant (with aluminum and all)and told them to stop using that junky stuff from the natural food co-op.
• Your child is rolling her eyes at you.
• You find yourself saying..."Don't roll your eyes at me!" Because..that does NOT intimidate me!
• They are always trying to find a reason to stay at home alone when it is time for the family to go somewhere....and make their "needs" known as we are going out the door!
• People ask you if your child babysits.
• Their jokes are actually pretty funny.
• You feel comfortable doing yardwork with them inside.
• You feel comfortable with them doing yardwork.
• When they help with the housework, they actually do a pretty decent job.
• You start realizing that you have less time left with them than you've already invested.