Watching the boys make their own decisions is fascinating! At this stage, you can really SEE them think something over. Ross has an especially interesting thinking face - he can run through sixteen different looks in about five seconds and an actual lightbulb appears, illuminated, above his head when he reaches his conclusion. After the fun of watching them think, I feel it's only fair to reward their hard work by letting them actually make the decision. I know this may be contrary to my WME goal, but I'll redeem myself a little by telling you this:
I WILL NOT NOW, NOR WILL I EVER (EVER, EVER, EVER) SUPPORT MY ELDEST SON'S CHOICE OF FAVORITE NHL HOCKEY TEAM.
His choice - the NY Rangers (*spit*) - is SO offensive that it has the potential to get him kicked out of the will (well, ok, if there was a will)...and yet, tomorrow night, I'll be escorting him to one of professional hockey's most sacred temples to watch his team play. Worse, it's not even a Sabres contest! (Yes, yes, I do see all my current WMPs flying out the window.) At least my life will not be in jeopardy, as I will not be wearing any noticeable Sabres gear and I will be rooting, loudly, against the other team (NY Islanders). Note: I will NOT be rooting FOR the Rangers - I will be rooting AGAINST the Islanders. I'm hoping that my staunch refusal to support my kid in this matter will at least keep me from getting kicked all the way off WME.
*** Cross-posted at Worst. Mama. Ever. - Blogging here will return soon! ***
2 comments:
Where in the world did you get the idea that parents should support their kid's choices and decisions??? I recall vividly the day (you were in 4th Grade) that you decided that you wanted to play the tuba. Did I support that? No! Then you wante to play the bass instead of violin. Again, No! Oh ye of short memory, as the boys reach their prepubescent stride, I'm sure you'll change your mind!
Yes, I was thinking that supporting our childs decisions is decidedly un-WME. Now ridiculing your childs decisions, such as his mutiny in choice of hockey teams, that would be a WME thing to do.
I've missed your blog by the way. Welcome back.
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