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 rolled my eyes. "Great, now you're bringing up Keely? What's she got to do with anything?"
My mom smiled. "Well, actually, I was thinking that you two could hang out together and maybe learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses."
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...
She raised an eyebrow. "You never have the time. You're always making excuses. I'm starting to think you're not responsible enough to take care of yourself."
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 realized that my mom wasn't trying to
I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck. "I know, mom. I'm sorry. I just haven't had the time."
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.
But my mom just laughed. "We'll see about that, young man." I rolled my eyes
I groaned. "Mom, no way. That's so embarrassing."
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?"