I made a comment today that got a big laugh. I knew it was a risky thing to say, but ...

I was talking about developing a thick skin and being able to take criticism and I said, "You have to pull up your big-girl panties and learn to deal with it."

I guess big girl panties were on my mind since I just spent a few days with my two-and-almost-a-half-year old grand-daughter. We had a few talks about panties and other accoutrements of growing up. Sometimes we have to put away our sippy cups and drink from the fountain. And quit expecting to be spoon fed and dig for nourishment.

Time to set aside childish things and grow up, to stop making excuses and deal with it.