Today was sort of interesting. I guess you could say it is blog worthy. I got off of work early and was able to pick my niece up from her mom's. First we went to toddler time at the library. It was definitely an event... kids running around everywhere... it was controlled chaos. However, as soon as it was time for songs, they all instantly calmed down, sat around the librarian, and began to clap and sing all at once.
After the library I took her to the mall and let her run around in the activity center. It was funny to see her climbing over ladders and going down slides. It doesn't seem that long ago that she was learning to walk. After she wore herself out I bought her one of those giant pretzels. I asked for extra cheese sauce and the guy gives me a giant cup filled to the brim. Needless to say we both ended up with cheese sauce all over ourselves.
Later that evening I had a date. It wasn't a good time by any stretch of the imagination. I think I am beginning to lose touch with people in my age range. I am aware that it is most likely me, but I won't let a little thing like facts stop me from placing blame on others. The best way I can sum the night up is when she began to bust out her CD collection and enthusiastically have me listen. I humored her to the best of my ability, but after about the 5th song by some band I've never heard of, I told her how they all sounded like a generic version of The Cure. Her response... "Who are The Cure? Wasn't that some band, like, forever ago." I died a little inside.
Deep breaths, Aaron... deep breaths.
Anyways, I came back home just in time to watch The Upside Down Show with my niece. It actually isn't a bad show, I wish they'd play more than the same four or five episodes repeatedly, but I suspect I am becoming desensitized to Nick jr.
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Lol! Ahhh the infamous music collection enthusiast of today does not seem to have a real appreciation for music or they would be well aware of "ancient" bands like The Cure! hehehe I wish my siblings lived closer so they could take the kids out for some fun! You are a good writer, I could imagine the fun and the mess from hanging out at the playground with your niece! Great post!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm with Katie on this one Aaron! While I choose not to date myself too much to just one era of music, I would definitely have to say that my favorite music is from the big-haired 80's. I'm eclectic though, I enjoy music from all eras. Sometimes, and only sometimes, do I even listen to a little bit of opera. You can find a little bit of everything in my CD case, and a whole lot more on my song list.
ReplyDeleteAnd besides your date not knowing who The Cure is, what else went so badly? I know exactly how you feel when you say you can't relate to your own age group anymore. I don't seem to ever get along well with my own age group either. I get along better with the senior community or with little high school kids. Haha, go figure! I have maybe 1 or 2 friends that are my own age. But oh well! C'est la vie!!!
Maybe the taste of music was a good exit because there was no "zing" in her smile- just a thought.
ReplyDeleteLife is much simpler with young children. It takes so little to make them smile.