what i wish for

I don’t have especially high expectation for my kids.  By that I mean, I don’t expect them to be doctors, rock stars, or award-winning journalists.  All that would be wonderful but what they decide to do with their life is neither here nor there to me.   

I do want them to find their passion, though. Maybe they’ll be taking orders and waiting tables by day, but as long as they are doing something that matters to them, that makes them happy, that gives them peace by night?  I’ve done the only job I’m supposed to do here.

And I want them to think for themselves.  So while this may look like a kid wearing a brown paper bag and pretending to be a Superhero, this was the first time he took something and created his own something with absolute no guidance, or goading, from me.  He’s starting to think for himself (and for Curious George) and I like that.

saving the world from evil

with his monkey side kick

a super hero team

Go forth and be a Superhero, my little monkey.

4 Responses to “what i wish for”

1. Sole says:

   August 30, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   I love this!
2. pogonip says:

   August 30, 2010 at 11:23 pm

   This might be my favorite post yet!
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3. fearthainn says:

   August 31, 2010 at 8:34 am

   Oh, my heart. ♥
4. adequatemom says:

   September 1, 2010 at 12:51 pm

   What a fantastic post, and a wonderful wish for your children. I always say, I don’t care how Gwen chooses to spend her life, but whatever she does (and this goes for work or hobby or passion or ??) – she should give it her all and be the BEST she can be. Very similar to your wish.

   How heart-expanding it must have been to watch Callum take in all your lessons and ideas about craftiness, and create something all his. What a beautiful, wonderful day. <3
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