Years ago , when I started to homeschool my kids, I was attracted to certain things about the process. Family time. A classical education. Slave labor.
I did notice that many home educated kids are a little weird. They look adults in the eye and say "ma'am" and "sir." They wear clothes that they have, rather than wearing clothes for fashion. That's the kind of weird I want!
I thought that I would get rid of the TV and ban all but the holiest of Christian music.
So far so good.
So, fast forward to last week.
My baby sister was playing her music as we helped to pack my Mother's belongings. The song TNT by AC/DC came on and my 10 year old exclaimed, "I love this song!" Then he proceeded to sing along.
He knew EVERY WORD.
All my years of sheltering him? Undone.
Come to find out, he can also sing "Fergalicious" or however you spell it. He told me that I should never listen to that song, because I would be shocked.
Duh!
Both of my kids have this freaky unnatural ability to instantly memorize unwholesome lyrics. It's a gift.
They are both completely obsessed with name brands and current fashion.
And TV? Apparently, every time they leave my sight, they get plugged in at someone else's house. American Idol? They've seen it. Smallville? Check. Beer comercials where babes in bikinis love beer-drinking men? Yep.
Why do I even try?
I guess I could move up to Northern Idaho, and lock us in a mountain cabin with a high fence and a ready arsenal. But, then I'd never get a date.
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Oh Kelly, you made me laugh out loud today.
(Did you know that if you mistype today it can become 'toady'?)
At some point they have to learn to filter on their own. Sounds like they're doing a pretty good job of it if they know what you'd be shocked by... and warning you about it.
You have great boys. American Idol certainly won't make them any less great.
Love you friend. Can we see each other this summer?
that is so funny.
It reminded me of the time Jeremy used to mow your neighbor's lawn when he was a teenager. One day she came over to your house when I was there and she commented on what a wonderful young man Jer was for always wearing protective ear gear when he mowed for her. Part of me was all proud, but inside I knew she wasn't talking about our Jeremy. He did not have protective ear gear ! So, I told her she must be mistaken. She's like, "yeah, he does, he has it on right now-" so I go outside to witness an amazing sight. Maybe all my mothering worked, and he did care about his hearing afterall.
But, no, it was really this big pair of headphones. Apparently, they were made special for blaring horrible rap music! Louder than even the lawn mower.
ha
~patti
I don't know Kelly, I hear on the internet there are plenty of single guys in Northern Idaho. Well, perhaps not quite the kind you would like - but they would definately like your survivalist compound!!!! Yes, not all of them ended up in prision! Hey, I think I remember one of them as being a dentist even! (Need braces boys?)
kjp
Hi Cathy! Yes, we most certianly can get together this summer. Shall we come your way, or do want to come here?
Patsy, I totally remember that! Homeschooling was so good for Jeremy (crazy music notwithstanding). He is an amazing young man. You are a terrific mom.
Kris, why are you looking for single guys in Northern Idaho? I'm slightly concerned! Just kidding...
Oh booooooooooo!
To quote my cousin, "I prefer married ones, it doesn't become 'messy' that way."
Gottcha back.....
(Never could get her to explain what 'messy' meant.)
I was just teasing you, Kris! you are a good sport.
Hey, wait a minute! I was just rereading this and if I drink beer - bikini clad babes will throw themselves at me?
Whoa!
How could I have been so naive!
(Uhm, just a quick check on the window and there are no bikini clad anythings on the roadway. And I almost waisted a perfectly good beer.....)
kjp
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