Rites of Passage

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He's Married To The Railroad; I'm Just His Mistress

We all have had them...some defining thing that moves us from being a child in our household to being considered an adult. Now I'm not talking about getting your drivers permit or being old enough to drink or vote. I am talking about those silly little quirky, only in my family, things that help define who we are and where we are in our family "pack".

You know...like getting to sit at the "adult" table during Thanksgiving dinner. I was reminded of a few of my rites of passage that I wanted to share with you.

1. Not having to wash dishes where ever we ate. Finally, at that special age, I just became another adult who could mingle, chit and chat with the other adults in the room while the dishes were scrubbed and put away.

2. Not having to only eat the dreaded chicken leg. This one might seem a little silly but until that certain moment, children were only allowed to eat those legs when fried chicken was served. No tender white morsels for the kiddos...nope. I won't touch a leg these days unless I am being socially polite because it is the only thing served.

3. Not having to have your biscuit crumbled. I grew up eating sausage gravy every morning (my hips can attest to it) and until that magical age, your biscuit had to be torn into shreds before gravy could be slathered all over it. Why? A chocking hazard maybe? Over the weekend at my friend's house, her hubby made the most divine sausage gravy. My sweet hubby so kindly made my plate first and my ears slightly burned (a physical thingy that happens when I am frustrated) when I saw that it was shredded in bits.

Now, I love him and he didn't grow up with this rite of passage. He is thinking that if it is already crumbled it will be easier to eat. Well, it was so yummy that I scarfed it down and made another with the biscuit only opened.

Ahhh...to be an adult who can take their time to cut the biscuit with a fork.

Ok, please forgive me for I am rambling. But my dear friend if you have made it this far, I will reward you with the chance to win a $5 Amazon electronic giftcard. Entries will be accepted through Sunday 9 p.m. eastern. I will choose the winner at random and email you the info.

All you have to do is leave me a comment. Anything will suffice but only kindness please.

Now excuse me please as I go off to find a chicken breast, open faced sausage biscuit, and some kiddos to do the dishes!