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crazychicknladyA funny thing about the modern dance party we attended at LepreCon. It was supposed to be a costume party, so at first I didn't want to take the girls to it (as I did not have a costume).
Finally, I had the good sense to ask myself, "Why not?". The girls really wanted to go, it was a Con for goodness sakes - so what if I looked silly going to an event I wasn't prepared for.
So we went and H, S and C had a blast.
By the time we got there, there were only a few people dancing, swirling colored lights, and plenty of room for the kids to run around and dance. They were so cute to watch. I marveled at their energy levels. They had already spent three hours in the pool/hot tub that day and they still had it in them to chase each other around in circles and dance.
Plus, as mentioned in my previous entry, H had so much fun she decided it was better than any 19th Birthday party she could imagine.
I am thankful for the unschooling groups and forums I have read - that is where I can recall having first encountered the idea to live well *today* with my kids and to mindfully consider my responses to their requests. To ask "Why not?" when I come up against a knee jerk "No."
We could have skipped that dance by giving in to my worries about looking foolish. Instead, I faced my fears, the kids had fun, and I believe we have a stronger relationship because of it.
Finally, I had the good sense to ask myself, "Why not?". The girls really wanted to go, it was a Con for goodness sakes - so what if I looked silly going to an event I wasn't prepared for.
So we went and H, S and C had a blast.
By the time we got there, there were only a few people dancing, swirling colored lights, and plenty of room for the kids to run around and dance. They were so cute to watch. I marveled at their energy levels. They had already spent three hours in the pool/hot tub that day and they still had it in them to chase each other around in circles and dance.
Plus, as mentioned in my previous entry, H had so much fun she decided it was better than any 19th Birthday party she could imagine.
I am thankful for the unschooling groups and forums I have read - that is where I can recall having first encountered the idea to live well *today* with my kids and to mindfully consider my responses to their requests. To ask "Why not?" when I come up against a knee jerk "No."
We could have skipped that dance by giving in to my worries about looking foolish. Instead, I faced my fears, the kids had fun, and I believe we have a stronger relationship because of it.
