Well, the day is at the end and I picked up my oldest. At the suggestion of a very dear friend, I made pumpkin muffins for an afterschool snack (he loves them). It's still pouring like crazy here and as we are walking out of campus, a classmate says, "Where did you get that umbrella?" My son, "I don't remember." I tell his classmate where it was and as I am telling him this, I notice his rainboots are frog rainboots. Ha, ha, ha.........too sweet!
So, my son was not chastised for his umbrella. My son didn't say anything about the day that was out of the ordinary. I asked him what he thought of his umbrella and he still thinks it's cool. So, all went well and I"m relaxing........................until the next possible lesson presents itself.
Thanks to my friends who gave me the support to make it through the day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Billy Elliott
No, my oldest son doesn't take dance classes or has any real interest in singing or tapping. Well, I guess he taps or does the jig when he has his flip-flops on cuz he likes the sound. I titled this Billy Elliott because of my issues with what occurred this morning.
It's pouring down rain here and the boys are all getting ready to go to school. They put on their rain coats (with hoods) and my oldest decides he wants to bring the umbrella that we had bought for him when he was 5y.o. Oh, how adorable! Even though he's 8y.o., he still has that little boy in him and I love that! The umbrella goes up and 2 frog eyes stick up. The umbrella is bright green and his rain coat is the typical yellow raincoat with hood, zipper and hooks to close up the coat. Gosh, he's cute and still so very sweet.
As we are driving to school, I realize all the other kids have the typical umbrella. Kids his age have regular umbrellas, kids his age have the regular umbrellas, kids his age have the regular umbrellas....................oh no, is my son going to get teased at school for having his frog umbrella? Maybe it's even cooler that he has this type of umbrella. So, I ask my son if he would rather have my umbrella (typical) for school or just use his hood. Nope, he wants his umbrella. How awesome that he wants it and is confident with it. What if some boys at school tease him? This might be my own projection. But, if he does get teased, it'll kill me.........think Vivian....teachable moments here! If I tell him not to take his umbrella, then he'll be upset that mom took it away. What do I do? Oh God, goddesses, universe, help my son through this if he gets teased. Give him the power of persuasive rhetoric!! Vivian, you must let go and allow life to teach its lessons. Don't be one of those parents who coddle their kids to the point where they have no ability to make decisions on their own.
We get to school and he happily says, "Bye Mom! See ya afterschool." I see the back of his bright yellow raincoat and 2 frog eyes sticking straight up above him on his green umbrella. It only takes us 5 minutes to drive to school. sigh..........I hope I did the right thing.
Comments anyone?
It's pouring down rain here and the boys are all getting ready to go to school. They put on their rain coats (with hoods) and my oldest decides he wants to bring the umbrella that we had bought for him when he was 5y.o. Oh, how adorable! Even though he's 8y.o., he still has that little boy in him and I love that! The umbrella goes up and 2 frog eyes stick up. The umbrella is bright green and his rain coat is the typical yellow raincoat with hood, zipper and hooks to close up the coat. Gosh, he's cute and still so very sweet.
As we are driving to school, I realize all the other kids have the typical umbrella. Kids his age have regular umbrellas, kids his age have the regular umbrellas, kids his age have the regular umbrellas....................oh no, is my son going to get teased at school for having his frog umbrella? Maybe it's even cooler that he has this type of umbrella. So, I ask my son if he would rather have my umbrella (typical) for school or just use his hood. Nope, he wants his umbrella. How awesome that he wants it and is confident with it. What if some boys at school tease him? This might be my own projection. But, if he does get teased, it'll kill me.........think Vivian....teachable moments here! If I tell him not to take his umbrella, then he'll be upset that mom took it away. What do I do? Oh God, goddesses, universe, help my son through this if he gets teased. Give him the power of persuasive rhetoric!! Vivian, you must let go and allow life to teach its lessons. Don't be one of those parents who coddle their kids to the point where they have no ability to make decisions on their own.
We get to school and he happily says, "Bye Mom! See ya afterschool." I see the back of his bright yellow raincoat and 2 frog eyes sticking straight up above him on his green umbrella. It only takes us 5 minutes to drive to school. sigh..........I hope I did the right thing.
Comments anyone?
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Just Breathe
I have now taken the best yoga class these past 2 weeks. One my of best friends and godmother to Geoffrey, Julianne Rice, is an amazing yoga teacher and dancer. She has been teaching yoga for over 25 years and understands kinesiology like no other yoga teacher I've met.
One of my friends heard about me taking yoga and stated that she would benefit because her bones have been fused. The funny thing is that I know what she means. We were in "Miss Saigon" together on tour and we've been dancers for a very, very long time. We both have children now and the time it takes to raise our boys can be insurmountable. I don't think a lot of people understand what is required to take a one and one-half hour class. First, we have to find a babysitter. On occasion, I'm lucky that my family can watch the kids. But for those who don't have family nearby, they have to hire a babysitter. Then you have to drive to class, take the class, drive back only to pay the babysitter. So, a $15 yoga class can end up costing $45. Crazy, eh?
Is it worth it? yes!!!!! And, Julianne is the best!!! Her ability to communicate how the body moves and the timing of the movement makes yoga enjoyable. Her ability to fully accept where you are and give you enough to challenge your body is growth enhancing. Her ability to share her spirituality is just a blessing.
So, now I have a little more space between the joints and my body feels good!!!! Go take a yoga class. I promise you and your body will love you for it!!!
One of my friends heard about me taking yoga and stated that she would benefit because her bones have been fused. The funny thing is that I know what she means. We were in "Miss Saigon" together on tour and we've been dancers for a very, very long time. We both have children now and the time it takes to raise our boys can be insurmountable. I don't think a lot of people understand what is required to take a one and one-half hour class. First, we have to find a babysitter. On occasion, I'm lucky that my family can watch the kids. But for those who don't have family nearby, they have to hire a babysitter. Then you have to drive to class, take the class, drive back only to pay the babysitter. So, a $15 yoga class can end up costing $45. Crazy, eh?
Is it worth it? yes!!!!! And, Julianne is the best!!! Her ability to communicate how the body moves and the timing of the movement makes yoga enjoyable. Her ability to fully accept where you are and give you enough to challenge your body is growth enhancing. Her ability to share her spirituality is just a blessing.
So, now I have a little more space between the joints and my body feels good!!!! Go take a yoga class. I promise you and your body will love you for it!!!
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