There are so many memorable milestones in a person’s life. Prom night, first beer, getting your driver’s license, having it suspended…
But for some, the most memorable moment is the day they pack their PS5 into a laundry bag, hop in the station wagon, and move back in with their parents.
As someone who’s had a few stints at Hotel de Padre, here are some tips on how to tell them you’re checking in.
The first thing to remember is – nostalgia is your friend!
Say things like, “Remember Christmas mornings? Gee those were swell.” Get it into their head that life was better when you were around.
Of course, most of that warm feeling will be gone when you’re crushing Bang Energy drinks while watching the 5 o'clock news with your old man, but it’s an in!
Another tip is - underestimate the timeline. You and I both know there’s no checkout date on the books, but let’s keep that to ourselves. You can use any of the following and try to be as open-ended as possible:
This piece of advice might be the most important. Pretend it’s for THEM.
Read that again if you have to. You’re not doing this cause you can’t pee clean and the lottery is fixed, you’re doing this for them.
You’re there to help. You’re concerned about everything they have to do around the house. It’s winter, who will shovel the steps?
The grass needs cut and dad’s not getting any younger. This is Wolf of Wall Street time. We’re selling penny stocks. So sell it! This is your future we’re talking about.
If you’re getting ready to embark on that great journey of sleeping in your childhood bed, good luck and godspeed. Don’t forget to get your breakfast order in the night before.
Youse got any tips for telling your Folks you're moving back in?
Did you know Aunt Tuddy used to own a hotel on the Strip? Or so she claims...
She likes to show off this hotel keychain as she reminisces about the glory days. Keychain is plastic and reads "Aunt Tuddy's" with a cocktail, dice, and card decal on the front. Item measures 2.0" W x 3.8" H.
