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Your story is awesome. I just answer to say that I didn't like the "ordinary" you used to define your kids. Grow them not to be ordinary, even if they are just
by mezod 8y ago
Your story is awesome. I just answer to say that I didn't like the "ordinary" you used to define your kids. Grow them not to be ordinary, even if they are just not ordinary to you.
- daxfohl 8y agoI don't either. But fact remains, they're totally ordinary. Love princess costumes and glitter and Disney no matter how much I try to nudge otherwise. I just roll my eyes. But I've found I can reconcile that by switching a word: "Grow them not to be ordinary, even if they are just not ordinary to themselves". And that's probably what it should be anyway. I guess....
- kbutler 8y agoDisney and princesses are fine, but you'll also find they can adore time with Dad out riding bikes, having picnics or hikes or even camping out in the wilderness, helping neighbors, building blocks or Legos, etc. Give them the chance. People are just people, but you can give the kids broad or narrow experiences.
- ecthiender 8y agoBut you can inspire them, your kids. Tell them your stories. Your adventures. Your mishaps. How things are different in other countries. Tell them about mountains, rivers and the seas. About different animals that they can't see anymore. Tell them about how mankind came to be. You can be their, potentially, biggest inspiration at this age (presuming they are quite young). PS: Sigh, I'm a hopeless romantic.
- paulcole 8y agoMost people are ordinary though. There’s nothing wrong with it. I’m ordinary and don’t fight it. Just watch TV, go to work, exercise, use my iPad. No illusions about anything bigger or better.
- daxfohl 8y agoWe're all special, just like everyone else.