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I find myself whipping up breakfast foods at unconventional hours. Waffles at 11 a.m., anyone? I don’t mind that I’ve already prepared a meal for their younger siblings; the college kids need their rest!
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My supply of bottled water vanishes astonishingly fast. Are young adults more parched than the average person? They go through cases of water I buy, as if they were cans of soda. Perhaps there’s a connection here?
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The laundry situation is a never-ending cycle. College seems to have turned laundry into a competitive endeavor. Any clean or damp clothes that find their way into the dryer will be hastily dumped on the floor. It appears the victor is the one whose clothes remain in the dryer for three days.
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I can no longer find a parking spot in my own driveway. You’d think that since I handle all the bills and even repaved the driveway, I’d claim that space. Instead, parking has become a fierce competition, and I always end up on the losing side.
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The sink is perpetually full of dishes that belong to “It Wasn’t Me.” The mystery of whose utensils and mugs are left behind remains unsolved. Heaven forbid the kids take a moment to load an extra spoon or glass into the dishwasher when cleaning up after themselves. That would be too much effort.
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My wallet is devoid of cash. Need gas for the car? Here’s a twenty. Itchy eyes? Take ten bucks for eye drops. How much for the train? I only have a twenty. Wait, where’s that fifty I just withdrew?
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The dishwasher fills up by noon. It starts off empty, but after the waffle-making and coffee-drinking, there’s no room left for dinner plates. Refer to points 1 and 5.
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Our household’s carbon footprint has ballooned significantly. With two adults back home, we’re consuming K-cups and bottled water at an alarming rate. Sorry, planet Earth!
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I find myself in a car without air conditioning on a scorching day. I own three vehicles, two with A/C. Unfortunately, one lost its cooling ability years ago. I’m the one making car payments, yet there I am, driving around in sweltering heat, with hot air blowing through my hair.
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Lights are always on, televisions are blaring, and doors remain ajar. “It Wasn’t Me” strikes again.
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In summary, the return of college-aged children for the summer brings about significant changes in the household dynamics, from increased food consumption to a notable rise in household chores. As parents navigate these adjustments, they often find humor in the chaos that ensues.