Simon is my serious child. He often has a furrowed brow or even a scowl. It's been interesting to watch him approach life because he is capable of doing things and having a great time while doing them, yet sometimes doesn't seem so thrilled.
As I have pondered this about him I have been worried, largely because I wonder if he has learned this behavior from me. I am cautious, calculated, conservative and careful about nearly everything I do. Sometimes it takes the fun out of living.
I have long admired Sydney's passion and inhibition and find on some days that it inspires me to be more like her.
So I now sit here wondering, how do I teach both of my children to be responsible individuals but enjoy they lives they live?
When we were in DC a few months ago Drew and I were having a discussion about my rigid way of living and making decisions. He encouraged me to PUNCTUATE each day. Although I haven't lived it fully that phrase has really inspired me to make moments count with my kids and let them get dirty, wet, sticky, muddy, undressed and dressed back up more often.
Life has been better and maybe just maybe, my serious son will learn that fun can be had while living responsibly!
p.s. the picture is of my niece Camryn, Simon and me on a tube at Island Park Reservoir in Idaho.
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Yay for the new post! I love it. I can't believe how big he is getting. We have got to get together already...
Sometimes I wish we could drink. I think this helps most people of the world loosen up a little. Otherwise, we have to be much more calculated in trying to be laid back, which pretty much ruins the whole process...
Camille--I have had a friend ask me before what people in the LDS church do . . . I just wish diet coke worked for me!
It's all psychological with the diet coke. Unfortunately it doesn't mess with neurotransmitters the way liquor does. You just have to tell yourself its working! Can't wait for Saturday!
What a great picture of you and Simon. Hope you are doing well.
a healthy balance...I think you and Drew are good examples of many things for your kids...there are definitely times to be serious and times to have fun! I am sure it will only get harder as they get older..
Well, you know that I struggle with the same problem, and I too am passing it on to my kids . . . I only hope that my hubby balances them out and that it mellows a little with each generation:)
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http://www.celebrateeverything.blogspot.com/
-Ash
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