I realized that my mom wasn't trying to be mean or controlling. She just wanted the best for me. And maybe, just maybe, I could learn to be more responsible and take care of myself.
I looked down at my feet, feeling a twinge of guilt. I knew my mom was right. I just didn't know how to get my life together.
I stared at the messy room, feeling overwhelmed. My mom had been on my case all week about cleaning it up, but I just couldn't seem to get to it. I was too busy playing video games and hanging out with my friends. MommysBoy.21.05.12.Ryan.Keely.Nobodys.Good.Enou...
And with that, she walked out of my room, leaving me to think about my situation.
I groaned. "Mom, no way. That's so embarrassing." I realized that my mom wasn't trying to
My mom sighed and sat down on my bed. "Ryan, I'm only trying to help. I want you to be happy and successful. But you need to learn to take responsibility for your actions."
But little did I know, my mom had a plan to help me learn responsibility - and it involved Keely... I looked down at my feet, feeling a twinge of guilt
We sat in silence for a moment, before my mom spoke up again. "You know, Keely's mom is always saying how well-behaved and responsible her daughter is. Maybe you could learn a thing or two from Keely."
Just then, my mom walked in, a look of disappointment on her face. "Ryan, when are you going to get your act together?" she asked, shaking her head.
I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck. "I know, mom. I'm sorry. I just haven't had the time."
I felt a surge of defensiveness. "Hey, I can take care of myself! You're always on my case about something. Can't you just leave me alone?"