Eternal Child

The funny thing about parents is that no matter how old you get, they'll always look at you as if you're still 5.  Usually after a run, the first thing I go for is some ice cold watermelon or watermelon juice to quench the thirst, all the while with sweat pouring down the face.

Mom: Did you wash your face?

Me: No.

Mom: You should wash your face first.

Me: Yes mother.

Recently I made the mistake of telling her that the sunscreen mixed with sweat was dripping into, and irritating my eyes.

Mom: You shouldn't wear sunscreen to go run.

Me: So when should I wear it? {This obviously was a rhetorical question}

Mom: Put it on after you come back.

Me: ...


The scary thing is even a 5-year old could tell you that logic is flawed.  
Maybe she thinks I'm 2...