If It Can Be Broke, Then It Can Be Fixed

I moved out of my parents' home two and a half years ago, and I didn't think I'd want to move back home ever.  I always told myself, when I was growing up, that when I moved out I'd be moving out for good.  I didn't want to be that child that went back and forth living with my parents.  Plus, I'm a fairly stubborn person, and by that of course I mean I'm an extremely stubborn person, and when I originally moved out a lot of my family, extended and immediate, told me they didn't think I could actually do it.  They all had their suspicions about me being able to handle doing my own laundry, managing my money, cooking for myself (which I have somewhat mastered), etc.  So, naturally being who I am I moved out for good and even though my parents live twenty minutes away I rarely would go down to see them.  I would do my laundry there, which I am both ashamed and proud to say I can go anywhere from two to three months without HAVING to do laundry.  And then, of course, I would be there for holidays.  I wasn't taking advantage of the fact that my parents lived so close.  After everything that's happened in those past two and a half years, I really regret the time I've missed out on with them.  I know it sounds cliché, but after everything they both are two of three people that no matter how long it's been since I've spent time with them or ignored them or been angry at them, they are right behind me waiting for me when I need them.  

I've always loved my parents and respected them and thought that I had appreciated them, but until just a few days ago when I was thinking about everything, I didn't realize just how much they mean to me.  I don't think I had had a big enough dose of life to fully appreciate them and fully understand just how much they care about me.  I know that I've said before how I've really been aware of my age and the fact that life, no matter how badly you want it to, will not slow down let alone stop.  And after all of my experience thus far in life, I really understand the importance of not only having people in your life, but who exactly those people are.  So, needless to say I've been tossing around the idea of moving back home after my lease is up next summer.  The more I think about it the better and better it sounds like a brilliant idea.  And to my amazing parental unit, I love you guys more than I can express.  Thank you.  For everything.