I am a nag.

I'm a nag.

I nag because I love you.

My nags have a purpose, even if you can't see them.

I tell you to clean your room, so you learn to look after your things.

I remind you to use your manners, so you learn to get along with others.

I admonish you for forgetting to tell me where you are, so you learn to be responsible, and to keep me from worrying.

I nag you to wear clean clothes, so you learn to represent yourself to the world in the best way possible.

Often, my nags come from my own experiences, my own lessons learned, and I am trying to protect you from mistakes I've already made, and mistakes I've seen others make...wear your helmet, don't drink and drive, tie your shoes, save your money...

You roll your eyes, you huff and puff, and you look at me like I'm imposing on your life. That's ok. Regardless, I know you're learning. You're growing, and becoming responsible, mature, productive citizens. This is my goal. I'm seeing it unfold before my eyes, every day. I see you choose to walk home from the party, I see you put that extra change in your piggy bank, I love that text message that tells me you're going to be 15 minutes late.

So thank you. Thank you for putting up with my nagging. Thank you for learning from them, despite the eye rolling. Thank you for making me proud.