The older my children get, I find myself...with increasing frequency, starting sentences with a phrase I thought I’d never say: “When I was your age…” Yup, nothing says you’re old like those words, which have been uttered by old people since the Industrial Revolution. Usually, “when I was your age” serves as a cop-out for my cheapness. I say things like, “When I was your age, I only had two shoes” (commonly known as one pair), or “When I was your age, we only had four channels, and one of them was in French. ” But there is one statement that I wish to shout from a roof top. It is: “When I was your age, the toys were better.” If you look at some of the top toys on this years Christmas wish lists, you see cheap plastic crap that I am loathe to buy for Lochlan. I miss the toys of my childhood, all of which I wish my parents still had. Yes, with five children, had they kept our toys, they would now have a moderate-sized toy collection, a Narnia closet leading to Fisher Price Land, that wo
I wish there was something I could say that would make it better, but I know there isn't. I'm so sorry. Thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and wishing you comfort and peace. Take good care of yourself and hold each other tight.
ReplyDeleteOh God...I am so sorry. I feel sick for you. Take comfort in the arms of your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I was really pulling for you guys.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry Janet. Why is life so cruel.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this, I know how frustrating this can be!!! Sending you love and strength. Take care of yourself!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so, so sorry.
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