A Glimpse of the Future

Jonas and I have this little game we play. Every time we pass a motorcycle Jonas says "Mommy, I am going to get one of those." To which I reply "Oh no, Mommy's heart would break from worry." And it goes on and on. He thinks it is hilarious and I get a kick out of it too.

Until...... I realize he probably will want one of those some day.

Brent and I have very different opinions on this subject matter. I would prefer Jonas and Jacob to never do anything remotely life-threatening. I dislike motorcycles, four-wheelers, hunting, etc. These are some of Brent's favorite hobbies. He thinks that it would be an injustice for the boys not to experience all of these things. To compound the problem, Jonas idolizes Brent. He wants to be just like Daddy. (which is cute in most ways...)

So, I can see that somewhere along the way there will have to be some compromise. Not sure how that is going to work, yet....

But luckily I have time. Time to watch Bambi over and over again, pointing out the hunter's cruelty. :)



"We ... we made it, Mother!" he panted."We made it!"There was no answer."Mother?" Bambi faltered.Silence.Bambi walked to the entrance of the thicket and peeked out into the woods.There was no sign of his mother. "Mother!" Bambi cried again. "Mother, where are you?" A light snow was beginning to fait. Trembling, Bambi cautiously left the thicket. His mother was nowhere in sight. Where could she be? He knew she was out there somewhere. Why didn't she answer?"Mother!" - Disney's Bambi