<p>Um, last I checked we don’t turn in our parent card when they turn 18 and go to college. Honestly, if a grown child in his 20’s or 30’s (or oh, no, 40’s?)was 2 hours away and didn’t have someone to take them for a doctor’s visit and had the flu, I’d drive over! When I had my babies, my mom drove over. When youngest son had a ruptured appendix and peritonitis two years ago, my parents drove over to help with day shifts at the hospital. (kid had someone in his room 24/7 - if my 15 year old son needs to get to the bathroom or have a drink while he’s that sick, he’s not going to have to wait on an overburdened nurse who might have a more critical patient)</p>
<p>And now I drive the two hours if my parents need me there.</p>
<p>Isn’t that what families are for?</p>
<p>Ignore Ms. Snarky.</p>
<p>And yes, I’m the same mom who is planning to do a great big happy dance when youngest son graduates high school this spring. But I’ll still be his mom. Duh.</p>