Friday, June 29, 2012

Is It Worth It?

There are things I really love about my 12 year old boy. Today, I had one of those moments.  And if you're the parent of a pre-teen yourself, you know that when you have one of those moments, you must write it down.

Logan: "Mom, what is the hardest job you've ever had?" 
Me: "Why raising the three of you"...is my answer.
Logan: "Do you think it's worth it?"
Me: "We all hope it is. This is why we invest so much in each of you...In hopes of the reward being greater than the sacrifice."
Logan: "What reward would make it worth it to you?"
Me: "If you grew up to be happy. If you are, overall, a good person."
Logan: "Yeah, this is why I'm NEVER having kids!"

Good grief! I guess I didn't get my point across very effectively!!!



Friday, June 8, 2012

Cell Phones

Brad and I have just entered the 21st century, which means we broke down and bought smart phones (and a Data Plan...super exciting stuff going on over here...). I don't know what took us so long, especially given the fact that my hubby is a "techie"....But I guess...while he may be a "techie", he also a "cheapie"....So, it really just came down to numbers for us (which would explain why the dish subscription is being cancelled along with our landline).

Speaking of landlines, we have a 12 YO in the house these days. A boy on the cusp of those awkward, I-just-want-to-fit-in middle school years. And this child of ours believes wholeheartedly he needs a phone...It has gone beyond "want" and it's now a "need"....We are mean parents who don't believe a child, especially one without a valid driver's license, needs a phone. We often tell Logan to "sell" us his theory. We always have a rebuttal in our back pocket. However, there has been a string of late night or naptime phone calls from quite a few 6th grade girls (and I don't know what it is about these girls, but I'm pretty certain we should vote them into office because they are strong-willed, confident people who do NOT give up easily nor without a fight!) and I have gotten pretty angry over it. Logan's argument is, "Well, if I had my own phone, you (or Leyton) wouldn't be disturbed by all their phone calls." True...And after a full week of summer vacation, his theory is looking more and more tempting....