There are some moments when my kids bring out the hidden goofball in me. Okay, so it’s not that hidden, but they make it even goofier. I went for an easy dinner tonight and made the kids frozen pizzas, much to their delight, and let them watch The Lion King while we ate. It was almost the end of the movie and I had already gotten the bath ready. If you are familiar with the movie you can probably picture the scene when Timone and Pumba try to distract the hyenas by doing the hula. Christian and Tes love this scene. As soon as it was over I sang the little song and made Christian laugh. He immediately demanded I do it again. You might see where this is going.
For the next ten minutes I was dancing around the dining room, singing “Are ya achin’ (yup, yup, yup) for some bacon?” The kids were rolling with laughter and I must admit, I was having a great time. Of course I ruined it by making Christian get in the bathtub, to which he protested loudly. He finally quieted down, and the house was once again filled with his infectious laughter, as Tessie made funny faces at him in the tub.
One of the greatest things about having children is that you are reminded of how great it is to be a kid. You don’t have to hold back with your children, I certainly don’t. Kids are a free pass to be absolutely bonkers. It is the only job where you can be at your best by being at your silliest. I love it. Tonight while I was dancing around, pretending to be a meercat doing the hula, my kids thought I was truly beautiful, and their opinions are the only ones that matter.
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