You know what really makes me feel like a grown-up? Being requested to bring my Hot German Potato salad to my uncle's retirement party this weekend.
Coming from a large cookout and party loving family, I've attended many potluck type events in my lifetime. Everyone always just brings something along so that the host or hostess doesn't have to spend their day in the kitchen. Over the years, some family members have become known for their "signature" dishes. My mom and my Aunt Pinky both make a mean potato salad and my dad is known for his large, juicy onion burgers and crockpot baked beans. My Aunt Debbie makes the best homemade strawberry shortcake and my Aunt Dale puts together a great broccoli salad.
And apparently, now, I have my own signature dish! In my opinion, I'm a stronger baker than I am a cook but I enjoy each equally the same. Whenever I visit my parents or Jon's parents, I usually bring a baked good along only because I enjoy inventing a new bread or dessert and sharing it with the people I love. But after making my Hot German Potato salad for my parents last winter, I guess my Dad has spread that word that I make a delicious one and it's presence was requested at the latest party.
This may sound silly, but I feel like I'm part of the in crowd now! No longer am I a kid who tags along with her parents to parties, but now I'm one half of a married couple who receives her own invitation and brings her own dish. With my birthday looming ever so close, this is just one more thing that makes me feel like I'm an adult now.
So what makes you feel like a grown-up? Do you still feel like you're playing house sometimes like I do?
