The phrase "cutting the apron strings" turns out to have literal meaning. As soon as your children are out the door, you get rid of the apron. No more countless supermarket runs -- just the occasional small shopping trip. No more nightly grind of turning out balanced meals with protein, vegetables and a starch. No more scrubbing pots and pans. You trade all that for freedom.
And that's the part that baffles me. Freedom from what? Eating tasty, home-cooked meals?
(via mamr)
