Today we were supposed to have guests, but they had to cancel their plans at the last minute, so we decided to use the day to (what else?) play. We had challah bread French toast for breakfast to make sure we were properly nourished. We followed this with a trip to Michael's where we got an Easter foam cottage kit thing-y that Kicky has had her eye on (all sparkles and bunnies and eggs). We also got some paper designed to make bracelets (remember those gum wrapper bracelets from when we were little?). Esmee also got a very stunning (and practical) foam visor to decorate. Later, as we were assembling the sparkly Easter Bunny cottage, it suddenly struck me how ridiculous it was to get so upset by the comments made about the UT article. But if there's one thing that cuts to the core is anyone criticizing your parenting style. And all of a sudden (fingers coated in glue and glitter), my heart leaped out to that poor Tiger Mom. Practically the whole universe has something to say about her parenting. Can you imagine? People have threatened her life over that stupid book. I think maybe we're more similar than different, she and I. We are only both trying to be the best moms we can be. To make our children's futures the brightest they can be.
Last night, I watched "Away We Go" again. I just love this movie...it's about a pregnant couple searching for home. They visit several friends with kids in several cities...each leaving them more and more bewildered about where they belong. My favorite couple is the professor (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and her husband in Madison, WI. You'll have to watch the movie to see why.
Anyway, today is officially the final day of our "Year of Living Playfully." I am absolutely stunned by how quickly the year has gone by, though it ultimately proves my point, right? Time is slipping and slipping fast. Better hold on tight...that's all I've been saying all along. On that note...I don't think I can possibly end this project now. I truly feel like I've only gotten started. So stay tuned for the next phase...it will be awesome!!
3 comments:
I discovered your blog through the UT article. Although I haven't (yet) read every entry, I wanted to tell you that your children are very lucky to have a mom who has been able to do what you have done.
I also have been following the Family On Bikes blog about a family who took a 3 year bike trip from Alaska to Patagonia. They too were the recipients of some very unpleasant parenting comments because of their life style.
Coincidentally, they too just finished their journey this week.
We should have more parents like you!
Thanks so much! I'll have to look that family up...how amazing!!
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