I Envy My Kids’ Relationship With My Parents

But not for the reason you might think

Photo by Jana Sabeth on Unsplash

The storm door opens, then closes with a long creeeeaaaak. From my vantage point in the kitchen, I watch as a black backpack sails over the back of the couch and lands haphazardly on the seat, spewing water bottles and writing utensils from its half-zipped pouch. My ten-year-old is a tall, tan blur as she disappears down…