I'm trying to redirect my focus so I don't freak out over life's little hiccups. Lately I've been dreaming big, finding all kinds of garden inspiration from the Garden Girl. I keep telling my husband he won't have any lawn to mow this year. He'll have to help us weed instead.
I was going to try and make seed starter pots out of newspaper, but then I found how to make them out of used toilet paper rolls! ("You Grow Girl" is another cool gardening blog.) I'm thinking even if I dream big, starting more gardening projects than we can finish, we'll still end up accomplishing something, learn lots in the process and have fun doing it!
DS10 has discovered he can customize his Lego figures with Sharpies. This was driving DS13 crazy. I was all for allowing the creative juices to flow, but he was concerned little brother was ruining our Legos. I suppose its like when your sister cut Barbie's hair or painted her face with nail polish. DS10 has learned Sharpie isn't permanent on Lego plastic if he uses our fingernail scrub brush under running water.
Never say never, I found myself watching the Military channel yesterday. We saw Weapon Masters, where they analyze ancient weapons and try to use modern technology to duplicate or improve them. One of the show's host, Chad, is infectious to watch. He looks and acts like a crazy man, but it's a good crazy! He is one of these rare, creative, passionate individuals, who is enjoying himself too much to care what others may think of him, like Steve Erwin was about crocs.
Yesterday's show featured the Roman's Scorpion, a freestanding crossbow. I'm so glad I don't live under threat of Roman attack!!
I suppose the boys love these shows because to a boy weapons are cool. As a unschooling mom, I can see these shows offer a more interesting way to learn about history and science. I'm just surprised they've captured my attention, but I suppose its the attraction of watching someone so passionate about what they do.
For example, were you really that interested in crocodiles or was it more fun to learn about them watching Steve because he was so passionate and didn't care if he was offbeat?
I hope my boys can take this approach in life, not caring what others may think, but allowing their passions to propel them forward.
7 comments:
I believe your last statement mirrors the thoughts of parents across the globe. Nicely said! :)
I don't think we get a military channel - that show really sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out. Joe is usually "in charge" of the remote!
I agree with you about allowing passions to propel us forward - too often we are afraid of what others might think. You rock as a mom!!
I love your last sentence. Nicely put! I hope that for my son too. Have a great day!
Tim loves those show too and it is so true about Steve Erwin
i totaly miss steve! the world isn't as fun without him.
loving all of your blogging lately :D
Steve Irwin was my hero. I have a Croc tattoo on my wrist that I got because of him. :O) I have always been interested in Crocs and all animal life - but Steve, well, he just had a way of bringing it to life and making it so much more fun and exciting that no one else could !!! ... all while he wwas just being himself ... something soooo very many loved him for. O) I miss him immensely !
I wish I had the gusto for gardening ... I want to, but hate weeding it when it gets too hot out .. I get kinda lazy by that time. lol.
Good to hear from you again. :O) Hope all else is well with you, HUGS !
chad has a growing fan base of 9 to 13 year old boys.... if you or anyone you know lives in or visits the dc area, and has an interest in learning more about what chad does (lots more than weapons by the way!) feel free to stop by the workshop and ring the bell == he'll give the nickel tour and put you to work on a lathe! Thanks for the kind words -- chad and I have a 3 year old daughter and we've considered unschooling --
send a note to discovery asking for more chad -- we're still waiting for them to ask for more. Thanks again!
Colete
also -- www.chadfab.com
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