So, I am most thankful for...kids. All kids. Young adults, cute little newborn babies, the terrible twosters, terrific tweens, and fabulous fours...all of them. A lot of us write our stories based on their lives, why not pay homage to them.
I write YA and MG so all my material comes from my children, my nieces and nephews, and the neighborhood kids. I sit down and talk to them all the time and the neighbor's kids don't think I'm the weird lady that lives in the middle of the block! They just think I'm nice. Some even think I'm cool. *gasp*
They provide me with an endless amount of material to work with. They say and do things that I, nor most adults, wouldn't expect. They mess up, their loud, they are always hungry for something sweet, and they bring the biggest smile to my face. The late nights, the tears, the noise, the messes are all worth it in the end. Why? Because I can make money off their shenanigans!!!! LOL Just Kidding.
But children are like fireworks. They are always popping off and jumping around and surprising us. So, in honor of "the kid" I felt this musical selection was fitting.
Have a great day. Read a book and laugh.
I am thankful for so many things! But you are right, children are just fantastic. Then they grow up! And we grow older...
ReplyDeleteDawn, we should all be like children! My nana used to tell me that you did not truly experience life until you saw it through the eyes of a child. I wholeheartedly agree. I, like you, find they are a source of inspiration and provide us with a wealth of things to write about! The good, the bad, the funny, the sad; there's always something we can narrate.
ReplyDeleteMuriel, yes the growing up part is the hardest. Though we complain about what they do through the years then when they live - we're crying like babies. Not that I know personally as all mine are young still but I think about it and get depressed. I have a 10th grader who's insisting on going to college out of state.
ReplyDeleteBella, they are an endless source of inspiration. And I aspire to be more child-like everyday - not in every way but in some...ahhh the simple life.
Great post. I'm thankful for my kids and all kids as well. Love the Katy Perry song. =D
ReplyDeleteKids are a good thing to be grateful for. Writing for and about them must be about the best job in the world.
ReplyDeleteCJ, it is so rewarding. I love it. The best job I've every had - ever!!!!
ReplyDeleteChildren ARE priceless and their honesty is precious beyond belief. Never doubt that you are doing a very important job.
ReplyDeleteHaving just left a school program where my once under achiever daughter received not one, but three awards ( excuse my pride, but this IS HUGE for this mother)I couldn't agree more. I know this was hers to claim but I can't help but be proud and glad for pushing a little to hard once and a while. Dang, this motherhood gig is the hardest job ever...So yes, I agree and concur and salute not only all our children for their amazingness, but us too, for not giving up.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful for my daughter, and how funny that one of our favorite songs to dance around to is Firework! We love it.
ReplyDeleteYou said it right Elizabeth, children are priceless.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, go away and pat yourself on the back. So many parents today don't push enough or care enough and when their children don't succeed they scratch their head and wonder why. The parents who push and prod their children along, sacrificing time and popularity should win an award too **round of applause** Congratulations on a job well done.
Kelly, me and my 8 year old love to dance around the house. We love this song and all the GLEE songs. Isn't it the best...motherhood, I mean.
Elizabeth that was supposed to be "go ahead" and pat yourself on the back. LOL I don't want you to go away. LOL typing too fast.
ReplyDeleteMy children are my life! They are my inspiration. My son has the most honest approach at life that he makes me want to live more honestly. Great post and I love the Katie Perry song.
ReplyDeleteHey Jennifer. It is amazing- this job as mothers. The most stressful, time consuming, emotional job I have ever had but I'd claw someone if they tried to take it away. LOL
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