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Wednesday, 8 June 2016

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Rev T and I are in the process of drawing up wills and appointing a guardian for the Tubblet.  It's only taken 12 years to sort this out.  It occurred to me that this probably meant we'd reached proper, fully fledged adulthood.  That and the realisation that if I lost my job during the restructure, there was no parental spare room or safety net to go back to.  We were going to have figure this out on our own-some.  

That started me wondering if there were other things that also signified proper, fully fledged adulthood.  Actual adulthood.  Rather than looking like a adult, but are still pretending to be a student in between going to work and bed.  Is it having children?  Having your own front door? Being in a relationship?!  A combination of some or all these things or something else entirely.

Here's what I came up with.  Most of them are possessions or activities.  Modern adulthood seems to be less about behaviour and milestones:
  • Insurance that you're not required to have by law. Insurance that you're required to have by law is motor if you're a driver, just in case you were wondering.  But optional insurance that we choose to pay for that keeps us safe and provides if things go wrong like travel, home and life insurance. Because it's the responsible thing to do and stuff might happen.
  • Spare batteries.  Just in case you need them.  In different sizes.
  • Nice crockery, cutlery, glasses and food bowls.  With table cloths and mats.  When you have people round for dinner, you want it to look nice.  Normally dinner is eaten off one of those TV tray things whilst watching the One Show.  But no one is here to see that.
  • A medicine box.  With bandages, plasters and drugs.  Not that you'd have a clue how to use some of the things in it.  
  • A crock pot / slow cooker.  That's used regularly to make warming stews.  And other pieces of proper kitchen equipment like rolling pins, garlic presses and wine decanters.  
  • A linen chest that lives at the end of the bed like in the interior magazines.  It may actually have nice bed linen in it.  Or wrapping paper.  Or the winter / summer clothes.  (Delete according to the season).
What do you think are the signs of adulthood?  Have I missed anything?  Let me know in the comments.

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  1. Meg8 June 2016 at 11:16

    Haha, love this! We are looking at sorting life insurance at the moment and it does make me feel quite scarily grown up. I agree with your list ... I'd add 'worrying about the plants whilst on holiday' to the list! When did I become a grown up that cares if my plants die or not?! x #sharewithme

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 11:57

      We don't have plants as I just kill them so that's not a problem for us, but you're right! It is another thing that grownups do

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  2. Fran Back With A Bump8 June 2016 at 11:21

    I think I have all of this except the linen chest. I randomly was sitting in the garden last week looking at our house, and wondered when I'd become a grown up with a house and responsibilities! #bloggerclubuk

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 11:57

      It's weird how it happens without you noticing it really is! Thank you for commenting :)

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  3. MotherofTeenagers8 June 2016 at 14:15

    I loved reading this as I have just written something grown up related with regards to my teenagers. From my perspective I would add an interest in gardening and a complete addiction to R4 and especially the Archers. #sharewithme

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 11:58

      Nope, the gardening and the R4 passed us by, but we do listen to R2 which we never did before! Off to look at your post now

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  4. Right Royal Mother8 June 2016 at 20:07

    Wow, you're right - making a will IS grown up. We made one after NG was born but, of course, haven't got around to updating it for NC yet. I can't think of anything else yet, though I'm sure there are lots of things I haven't actually done! #BloggerClubUK

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 11:59

      It felt really scary - an acknowledgement that we're not going to live forever. I'm sure you will think of some as the markers seem very different for everyone :) Thanks for commenting

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  5. Anonymous9 June 2016 at 06:53

    I definitely feel more 'adult' throwing things in my slow cooker and having them come out as delicious, homely meals. Making a will would definitely be a grown up thing and I really ought to consider drawing one up now I have my little one.

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 12:00

      That's why we did it. So we knew the Tubblet would be provided for and there wouldn't be any family bickering about guardians. Definitely worth doing

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  6. Anonymous10 June 2016 at 17:36

    Haha I felt like an adult when I started paying tax! Like I am contributing to something big I am really an adult! #sharewithme

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 12:01

      Oh yes! Tax! One of the two certainties of life ... Thank you for commenting

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  7. Mummy Fever11 June 2016 at 13:13

    Haha yes! Will, life insurance, slow cooker...all of which I have . Thanks for linking up to #sharewithme, hope to see you again next week

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 12:01

      Thank you for taking on the hosting, I hope you're enjoying it :)

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  8. Random Musings11 June 2016 at 16:24

    Great list, and I'm pleased to report I am not yet officially an adult :)
    Thanks for linking up to #BloggerClubUK :)
    Debbie

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 12:02

      Yay! It will sneak up behind you before you know it!

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  9. Helen - Blogging Beautifully11 June 2016 at 22:50

    Oh GOD I am an adult. When did this happen?!?! Although the medicine box is pretty concise but then being a Nurse would you expect any less?HA. Thanks for linking up #bestandworst

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    1. Tubbs13 June 2016 at 12:03

      It definitely happens without you noticing! I would have expected your medicine box to be concise - and with stuff you know how to use! :) Thanks for hosting :)

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