Angeline is turning 17 next month, and as I went to pay the rental fee at our local park for her very last "kid" birthday party, something occurred to me. If my little baby daughter is going to turn 17 next month...that means I am old. Graying hair, wrinkles around the eyes, considering acid peels and long term care insurance...old, y'all. I've teamed up with Wendy’s® on this sponsored post to share a little about the positives of getting older - wait. Scratch that. I am not getting older...I am just a grown up. Yeah, that sounds better!
Do you remember the first moment you realized that you were a grown up? That golden moment when you realized that you were in charge, you made the decisions, and everything that happened in your life was up to you? It's pretty awesome, isn't it? Sometimes it sneaks up on us and we're left standing there in the park office, filling out a rental agreement for the last kiddie party you'll ever throw...and you think to yourself When did this happen? When did I become a grown up?
Oh, there were so many subtle hints along the way...
10 Ways You Know You're a Grown Up
1. You have to start dying your hair. Oh, not because you want to experiment with a fun new color, but because you need to cover the gray...
2. You tell your teenage daughter that your favorite movie when YOU were a teen was The Breakfast Club...and she's never heard of it. (I know, I am a terrible parent, there is no excuse for her to not know and love this classic coming of age film!)
3. You hear your favorite band, Pearl Jam, referred to as C L A S S I C R O C K.
What? "Classic" means old! Eddie Vedder still sounds like he did in the 90's, he can't be a part of a classic rock band!
4. You realize that Ice Ice Baby was not the best song ever made about Miami.
What can I say, hindsight is 20/20.
5. You've been saying "Awesome" for so long that it came back in style. I'm still waiting for "radical" to make a comeback.
6. You stop shopping in the Juniors department at Macy's.
Yes. Finally. The Women's department isn't so scary, guys!
7. "Girl's Night Out" ends at 10 PM...with the same group of ladies who used to MEET up at 10 PM to start getting ready for a girl's night out.
8. You catch yourself referring to anyone under 30 as "that kid."
9. Your nighstand drawer is full of night creams, wrinkle serums, your nightly vitamins and all-natural sleep aids. And dark chocolate. It's the only candy you can eat without guilt. It has antioxidants!!
10. You realize that there is more to life than American cheese. It's all about the Gouda, baby! The new Wendy’s® new Smoked Gouda Chicken on Brioche is a distinctive chicken sandwich that awakens your grown up tastes.
I took Angeline for a late lunch so that I could try the new Wendy’s® Smoked Gouda Chicken on Brioche because it's only available for a limited time - she ate chicken nuggets and a frosty. She's still a kid, remember? While she dunked her nuggets in her frosty (she swears it is delicious), I enjoyed a pretty fancy little sandwich - for about $5.00.
Hey, if this is what it means to be a grown up, I am totally cool with that.
The new Smoked Gouda Chicken on Brioche is packed with flavor that will make your mouth water!
It has a thick, creamy Dijon aioli with a tangy mustard finish, a sweet caramelized onion sauce made from puréed caramelized onions, sliced red onions, a fresh spring mix, all on a lightly breaded chicken breast with a slice of smoked, rich Gouda cheese...and if that toasted Brioche bun doesn't say "grown up," then I don't know what does!
Wendy’s® is no stranger to introducing a higher standard of cheese to their menu, with past sandwiches featuring Asiago, Cheddar and Muenster. I love that they're kicking the menu up a notch with high quality menu items that are so unlike many fast food restaurants, like natural cheeses, aiolis and artisan breads.
With such tasty meals offered at completely affordable prices (the Wendy’s® Smoked Gouda Chicken on Brioche has a suggested price of $4.79), I think I can used to this grown up thing.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Wendy’s®
Kelsey Apley says
Hahhahaha I love this! One hair dye, that is an absolute YES, and two Ice Ice baby, cracked me up! That looks like a tasty sandwich, gonna have to try it!!
Penelope says
I realized I was a grown up when I was paying my mortgage on my condo- and it felt GOOD!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Too funny that you connect Gouda with age 🙂 My hubs is from the Netherlands so they've been eating it for years like we eat cheddar here!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Haha! I fall into several of those catagories!!
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
I love Gouda cheese. Being from European descent we always had the 'exotic' cheeses in our fridge when I was growing up. I honestly was 12 or something like that before I ever had my first processed cheese slice!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Hahaha, Pearl Jam IS considered classic rock and I am still baffled by that. We're not THAT old, are we?
Debbie L. says
The new Wendy's Gouda burger looks very tasty - I need to give it a try. I do love Gouda!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Pearl Jam is classic rock?!?!?!?!! ugh. All I listen to is 80s and 90s.... back in the day they had good music.
Everyday Living with Chrys says
I am going to have to check my local Wendy's to see if they have this. Gouda is my favorite cheese!
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
Awesome post! See what I did there? Seriously, I never stopped saying awesome, and I never will. Some words just never go out of style.
Everyday Living with Chrys says
Gouda is my favorite cheese! True story, hubs just walked in and I told him about it. Hes on his way to get us some lunch!
Pam says
I love Wendy's, I need to check out this new sandwich! I also love hair dye... what can I say? My oldest is in her twenties now.
Debbie Denny says
Hmmmm I want that chicken. looks yummy.
Carly Anderson says
How does your daughter not know about The Breakfast Club?! Great movie! I can't wait to try this new sandwich from Wendy's!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I sadly don't have any Wendy's locations near me, the one in my neighborhood closed eons ago and I don't work near one anymore, I will have to try this the next time I find myself near one.
And if people thing Pearl Jam is Classic Rock now, then what do they classify The Stones or The Ramones as?
Since I don't have kids I can keep calling myself one until I do, LOL 😉
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
Ann Bacciaglia says
We love going to Wendy's. The food is always fresh and delicious. I always find it strange to hear Pearl Jam referred to as Classic Rock. I guess we are getting old lol.
Kendra says
I don't even want to think about getting old but I have to admit I can identify with a few on your list. My friend pointed out my gray today. I told her I had dyed it but it reverted too quickly. I'm a Gouda fan so I've been looking forward to trying this new sandwich. I'll have to let you know how I like it.
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
Great post! I laughed so hard at number 9. That's totally me!
Brett says
Ice ice baby was badass.
Also- my nephew is 27 and still dunks his nuggets. Makes no sense to me.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
I know what you mean. I'm still in denial that my favorite music I used to listen to in high school is now considered classic rock, kind of breaks my heart.
Tonia says
Ummmmm, if Ice Ice Baby wasn't the best song about Miami what was? I need to update my playlist. LOL...and my lunch plans for today. That sandwich looks really yummy.
Krystal says
I'm a sucker for their sandwiches. This one looks really good!
Tracey says
I saw an ad for this sandwich yesterday...now I'm definitely tempted to try it! Going to stop by Wendy's for lunch today.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
This all hits home for me. I'm 39. My oldest is 17 and graduating this year. Ouch!
Tess says
I am totally addicted to Wendy's burgers. I've seen this one but I haven't tried it yet looks good.
Christie says
thanks for my Friday laugh! Pearl Jam as classic...crazy!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Age like a fine wine, my friend! You've also said two of my favorite foods... brioche and gouda! I don't really way fast food, but this somehow doesn't classify as fast food!
kristin says
I tried this and thought it was delightfully different and totally adult. Great post you made me laugh!
April says
I am only 31 and I feel like 90 % of these apply to me! LOL! I have even found my first gray hair but I am not ready for the dye just yet. 🙂 This was a really cute post! I keep hearing about this sandwich. I really need to check it out. I can't even begin to imagine my baby turning 17! Sigh. I cried when my oldest turned 5! I mean full on break down type tears in the middle of chuck-e-cheese! She just turned 10 this year. I thought that would be harder than it was.
HilLesha says
I can totally relate to #9!
Mel Cole says
Miss going to Wendys. I love gouda cheese. The sandwich looks mighty good!
Teea Lynn says
I feel like a kid now, I thought I was grown up lol. But hey I am familiar with The Breakfast Club. Thanks a lot now I want that sandwich, I just might have to try it.
Alison says
I love smoked Gouda!! I think I may have to swing by Wendy's today for lunch because I am craving it now!
Marcie W. says
Love the grown up list and think I can relate to about half of the items listed, including food tastes. Does that mean I am kind of grown up, because even that is scary.