I'm Gretchen Rubin and this is a little happier.

Now have you ever noticed about yourself, the way I've noticed about myself, that you

have certain physical habits or turns of phrase or certain patterns that you're not even

aware of, things that you do all the time, that other people around you notice, even though

you're not really aware of it?

And my daughters, Eliza and Eleanor just pointed one of these out to me.

I didn't realize that I often do this, but they pointed out to me that I often remark

and that's why it's good to be an adult.

You say that all the time they told me, and I really didn't realize that.

They laughed at the fact that I had no idea that I said it.

But as I repeated the words, they sure felt familiar.

I knew they were right.

But it sounds so obnoxious, like I'm gloating, I said.

No, my daughter, Eleanor, explained, it's more like, don't worry, this is something you

won't have to deal with later, it's temporary.

Now, Eliza added, a lot of adults say, just wait, you think you have to deal with a lot

now in high school or college, but just wait until you're out in the world, then you'll

really have a lot to deal with.

They make adulthood sound like a drag, you make it sound fun.

Well, I have to say, I do believe that.

It's good to be an adult, and when adult life gets complicated, it's helpful to remember

all the benefits that come with it.

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