Hmmmm

Soneone mentioned on their blog today that the blogs of knitters and crocheters tend to be a bit more philosophical and meditative than most. Perhaps, they said it was due to the nature of both crafts. Both lull you into a mental state of calm and peace (pattern and supplies permitting.) I have to admit, though that my thoughts are usually boring. I'm usually counting, or thinking of other projects.

Any "deep thoughts" I may have usually center around my daughter or children in general. Part of it is being a teacher, but mainly it's the parent in me. I see so many parent today who think that giving their children everything is going to keep them saf and happy. That somehow bieng financially secure will guarantee their children will make sound choices (I work at an independent school, so I realize I am not giving the whole picture.) For me, it is very important that my daughter grow up to be a productive citizen. That she work at something she enjoys (for the most part). Living in a free country means you have to work to pay your bills. I don't want her to think "living" is about "having stuff." Yet I hear my students talk about the TV and video games in their bedrooms. Their new computer. Their vacation cruise. And I think about how every Friday, Johnna and I set a little change aside so when it builds up, we can donate it to charity. I hear high school brothers and sisters of my students talking about drinking. I hear the adults admit that our school has a problem. And then I think about the movie theatre not letting me bring the girls to see Amityville Horror because it was rated "R". I would rather my daughter see an "R" rated movie than die in some drunk person's car.

I really hope I'm making decent choices when it comes to being "Mom." I hope I don't have rose colored glasses when it comes to Johnna. I understand that there are things I will never know. I just hope she can talk to me about "big stuff"