If my biological clock ever kicks in, would you all remind me not to get knocked up? Like, ever? I don't think I'm cut out to do the kid thing, whether that means teaching preschool or spawning one of the little buggers myself. My policy is that I love playing with kids as long as they're not total brats, and as long as I can give them back to their parents any time I want. I think I'd make a better "Cool Aunt" than a mom.
Okay, okay, I'm not a complete Scrooge. Most of the kids are really sweet. And even though I was only there for four days, they made me a goodbye card that everyone signed. They also gave me cookies, and even though they all had nuts in them, it was the thought that counted. I went away glowing.
I gave the cookies to Harmuni and Eun-hyuk. The kid was ecstatic. I think he's figuring out my "no touching" rule. Today he sat down to watch me type, and after I gave him a few pointed glares he kept his hands to himself. He also went away pretty quickly; I think it takes all the fun out of it if he's not allowed to bang on the keyboard and piss me off.
I'm trying to resist re-watching Queer as Folk immediately after I finished it for the first time (it was that good). To distract myself, I'm watching Aliens and reminding myself why it's one of my favorite movies of all time. As my Dad has heard me rant before, I love Ellen Ripley and I love Vasquez (even if she did start the trope of the butch Latina who dies in every action movie). I think I'll get "El Riesgo Siempre Vive" tattooed on myself. It's a little punchier than my other favorite line:
Hudson: Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man?
Vasquez: No. Have you?
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I swore off having children . . .then I met Dave. I still don't generally enjoy children under age 13, but people are narcissistic--looking into the eyes of a child who is half you and half the one you love--you can't stop staring at them.
ReplyDeleteTry henna tattoos please. I'll even take a henna art class with you. As a rule, don't do anything permanent to yourself.
It is interesting how much Emo, you, and I have in common!!! Just ask your dad. Until I was in my mid 20s, I said I am NOT getting married and I am NOT having kids. Then I met your dad and said - I can get married but no kids. Then I met the LACKEYS. As you know, there is no way you could be married and not have kids. Both of these decisions were the best decisions ever! However, if you decide it is not for you, it is not for you... Just so you know, I still only really enjoy my immediate family kids so totally get what you mean.
ReplyDeleteBTW - NO tattoo - that is where I draw the line. Remember, I've never said "NO" to you on anything else.
when you came to my school with your mom frist day, I told you that just watching kids is good. Teaching Kids is getting harder and harder every year. I don't know whether I am getting old or children are becoming more spoiled child.
ReplyDeleteBUT! I want to get married and want to have a my baby! ^^
It is very fuuny to read my two Gomos' comments. I can not believe that you didn't want it. You guys are Awesome moms!! *^^*