Seth is probably going to Justin's next week for a visit, and I, for one, am ready for a vacation from parenting! Although a kid in the house is cheering, for some reason he doesn't want to watch shows like Meet Me in St. Louis or Little Women with me. Neither does he want to blog together, decorate, or watch ANTM. He doesn't do craft projects. He doesn't swoon over Edward or even Bella! Not interested in garage sales, shabby chic furniture, or Craig's List. He doesn't even want to visit our library, which is only a few blocks away.
He does like to fish, but, alas, no fishing holes within walking distance, at least not pushing a wheelchair.
I've watched some Cold Steel videos with him, watched weapons demonstrations on youtube, seen his self-defense techniques, and tried out picking locks and holding fire balls in my hand. I've observed as he lifts weights and works out, and I've felt his giant biceps. I've seen him beat the bosses on numerous video games, and I even tried learning to use the X-Box (it made me seasick, but I did learn to play Halo for pc on the Legendary setting).
All fascinating!
However...I'm still really ready for my parenting vacation (please, oh please, oh please!). :)
4 comments:
I love this post. It's so funny. We have these kids and then they turn into a people separate from us and it's weird. Sooo funny. Hope you have a nice break-t.
Haha! I sometimes fantasize about what it would be like to not have a child to worry about ALL the time! You have SEVEN children (plus grandchildren) to worry about, so no wonder you're ready for a vacation! I loved your descriptions of what Seth doesn't like, and what you've tried (like playing halo and picking a lock). I think you're a pretty good mom for even trying those things! :) Hopefully Seth goes and has fun with Justin while you and Doc enjoy the quiet house!
I can't believe that the last child in your house doesn't like all the same things that you do! Isn't that his job?
I also loved hearing about your attempts to enter into his world, but you can only get so excited about fire balls in your hand! I'll be pretty impressed if you just survive the last of us growing up!
I love this post too! I don't see why Sethy doesn't love those old movies either!!! I hope he gets to go to Justin's house and has lots of fun with him.
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