Being an only child Rocks

I never thought I’d love being an only child, until this weekend. It finally dawned on me that being an only child has amazing perks. My parents are far from rich, but one thing I know is if I ever need money my parents will always be able to help me out. That is a big relief since I kind of just walked out of my marriage with the shirt on my back in many ways. I used to work in corporate America and did quite well for myself, but quit my job when I got married and haven’t worked for Corporate America since. I have to say I have not taken advantage of my parents’ generosity. I turned my part time job into a full time gig. It’s not like having a “real” job, but it pays the bills and that is what really matters right now.

Another perk of being an only child and having my parent live close by is I can borrow my mom’s clothing. Is that so cool or what? Most recently I borrow her ski bib and boots. I am looking forward to learning how to surf this summer and you won’t believe it, but my mom is a proud owner of a wetsuit that I can borrow.  When I was in high school I wore the dress my mom wore in the Miss Chinatown pageant to my senior ball and have worn it many times since on cruises. Being about the same size of my mom and her never throwing away her clothing is a plus too.  Last year I went to a 70’s party and I wore an amazing outfit including her bell-bottoms and matching suit jacket.

The best perk of all is my Mom let’s me swap cars with her.  Seriously, who could ask for a better deal than this? I’m going up to the snow this weekend and Mom is letting me take her 4wd. I’m totally nervous about driving in the snow, but I am confident that I can do it. After last weekend I know I can do it.  When I first moved into my house I built a huge arbor and borrowed my parents long bed truck. I loved that truck. The 12 ft posts fit in just fine. I truly amaze myself. I built it all by myself, well not 100%. I have to give some credit to my ex. Someone had to hold it in place as I poured the cement in.

I know these things may not be the norm for every only child and it might not have anything to do with being an only child at all. You may be one of seven and still get all these perks. All I’m saying is if I was one of a dozen I might not get all these perks because I may have to fight my siblings for them. So, in a way they may just be perks of having totally awesome parents.  Either way. I have to say my life totally rocks sometimes.