I seem to do a lot of reflecting back on my past. I like to remember all of the good times, to cherish them. Today was one of those days. I was talking to a friend of mine at work and he brought up the band Grand Funk, remember them?
Every time this band is brought up it brings back memories of dancing in the livingroom with my mother when I was in elementary school. We use to line up and dance around the room like a train. You know the song...."everybodies doing the locomotion, com'on baby do the locomotion." That is one of my fondest memories with my mother. We had so much fun doing that. Just thinking about it makes me smile.
So if you have kids, make sure to dance with them, because they love to do it. I know my kids remember me dancing with them when they were younger. I use to pick them up and twirl around the living room with them. They had such a blast with that. The next one couldn't wait for me to pick him or her up. Of course now they are getting older and all I would do is embarass them, but oh the memories will last forever with me.
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I remember singing with my mom. She has a beautiful singing voice so we used to sing many songs together. I never sound the same by myself (in fact I can't sing at all), but I have happy memories with my mom.
How much will you bet me that my views change when I have kids?
I've been getting a lot of that lately. People doubting I have conviction. Odd.
Well considering the time frame here I probably shouldn't bet money. Five years for you to have children, and at least another 5 for the child to get really active. Then you really need to have a couple to get a good understanding of what parents have to deal with. One child is easy, wait until you have a few. Oh and let them be close in age, so that they are going crazy with each other. haha, that is good.
Oh, and I am only doubting you with your attitude about raising children. I am sure that you will succeed in other areas of your life.
There are places and times for children to act appropriately, and times and places for children to act crazy. In public, you should definately teach your children to respect others and act appropriately. At home, yes loosen things up, but they need structure at home also. Otherwise you WILL lose control of them. Start building that foundation while they are young, because as they get older it is harder to change them, just as it is for us to change when we get older.
There are ways for you to let your child be free to express themselves. My daughter doesn't prefer the style of clothing that I would dress her in. I stopped dressing her years ago. I let her develop her own style, as long as it is appropriate. If she were too revealing I would have to put my foot down, although that is not my case with her style. She prefers Hot Topic and I prefer to shop for her at American Eagle. She knows that I don't care for it, but I don't make a big deal out of it because I want her to be herself. Plus I have a feeling that it is just a phase that she will grow out of, which she is already starting to on her own.
Let me end by saying that if I knew you personally I WOULD bet you money. Then I would be able to see how they developed, and how you have changed vs. not changed, and you would be around for me to collect the money. haha
Best of luck no matter how it turns out, and I do hope that you do have your children when you plan to. I believe that anyone that doesn't have children is missing out on a great thing. They are a ton of work, but certainly worth it!!
I would link curiousdragon's post to this comment section, but I am not sure how. Just in case you are wondering how this conversation actually started click on his link, then search for his post with the baby on the meathook.
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