There's Always a Catch
The thing about having kids 8 years apart is that the differences between them are magnified. While 13 is over here rolling her eyes and complaining about ... wait ... let me check ... EVERYTHING, 5 is over there being just plain happy to exist. Sure, Mila can whine up a storm, but she also can't contain ANY of her emotions ever and that includes excitement.
The other kid has no excitement. She's too cool for that. It's not a permanent state of being; once in a while the wall will come down. Still, SHE IS SO BORING TO DO STUFF WITH.
Case in point: we made our annual trek to make blown-glass ornaments. Alexis has been taking part in this adventure for probably 8 or 9 years. She may deny it, but she looks forward to the tradition of it all. Mostly she's excited to spend time with friends, but whatever. She has complained the couple of years when we didn't manage to go make ornaments. Clearly she cares.
NOT THAT YOU'D KNOW IT BY LOOKING AT HER.
Sure, Alexis, read a book. That's a great way to spend your time when surrounded by molten glass, fire, stabby sticks, and general awesomeness.
Mila, on the other hand, WAS SO EXCITED. It was technically her first time participating in the adventure. She has been with us other years, but this year she got to make her very own ornament. She picked the colors and even did some of the blowing.
She was VIBRATING she was so excited about it all.
Which is all to say, guess which kid I'm taking on adventures with me for now on? I mean, if I'm going to pay good money for things, I ate least want to see a smile or ten. Mila delivers!
Annnnnnd ... she brings with her a healthy dose of Won't Stop Talking About It. The thing about blown-glass ornaments is that you don't get to take them home right away. They need to cool gradually in a special oven and blah, blah, blah. Mila won't get to put her hands on her ornament for a few days minimum. GUESS HOW MANY TIMES SHE HAS ASKED IF IT'S DONE YET?
::sigh::
So much enthusiasm. So little patience.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Reader Comments (2)
Has Mila ever watched Masha and the Bear? She is kind of the living embodiment of Masha. They even look alike.
Oh I love this idea! I'm going to steal it and start taking my kids to do this next year!