My children will grow up in a home full of fantasy and wonder. Honestly, I will have things all throughout my house that relate back to classic stories, such as the Narnia series, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, and of course anything Disney. But all those that are books, they will have to read, I won't force anything of course, but I will be a heavy persuasion.
There is a quote that I always see at Barnes and Noble [I'm in there a lot] that says 'Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body'-Anonymous, and I absolutely love that. I grew up in a house that had endless books [for someone who was just starting to enjoy reading]. My mother has been a big reader since she can remember, and I hope one day my children will appreciate my 'push' in that direction as much I do my mother's.
Time travel; I know, I know, Doctor Who is not books, but it is a beautifully geeky show that I hope to raise my children on. It is not just science fiction, which granted it is the majority of the time, but it also shows equality, and how to love more than just your kind. The Doctor refuses to use violence to solve problems, he also promotes love, science and logical reasoning. So I hope my future children get as much out of Doctor Who as I have, and continue to get.
Magic; Well obviously I am going to have my children read the Harry Potter series. I plan on reading it to them as babies, and eventually letting them read it themselves when they are old enough. Those stories will always be relevant, and everyone gets something different out of them. By the time my hypothetical children will be in school, almost none of their classmates will know of Harry Potter, [my assumption, although Harry will forever be known, I think it won't be as current then] and this idea breaks my heart. Harry Potter has been such a huge part of my life, every movie, every page, every tear. They are all cherished and remembered. I can reread these books and never get tired of them. I hope one day J. K. Rowling's work will have the same effect on my family.
Hope; What this post is basically about, my hopes for my future children, and the way I raise them. The hope that I will be a good mother, and that they won't hate me. The hope that I find someone who will let me fill our house with TARDIS cabinets, and Harry Potter quotes on the walls. The hope that my children will have the imagination to one day make an influence in the geek world.
And of course Babies; Well every time I see a baby I think of my children. I know it sounds crazy, but I have seem my kids. In dreams, in vision type ideas, etc. I know, now I just sound bonkers, but really, I want to have them with me. A lot of the time it is one of the only things that makes me feel better when I've had a shit day. Again extra crazy, but it keeps me hopeful.
Allons-y
-M
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