Another story from several weeks back. This one needed some time to rippen up. This was a lot to think about. Do you have an answer for this question?
I left the building for lunch today. I was gone about 20 minutes and managed to receive about 253 emails during that same time. Why is that?
Anyway. I left. Because it is too stinkin’ gorgeous to stay inside. E wanted a hamburger so we went to McDonald’s. After we’d rolled down the window at the drive-thru, we realized it was too nice to drive windows up so we drove all 1.12 miles back to the office with the window down. It was lovely.
I had the 80’s station on. I was singing along to “Angel is a Centerfold”. Forgive me but that little beat partnered with the whistling is contagious. If loving you J. Geils is wrong, I don’t want to be right. And it makes me sad I never mastered the art of whistling. Such a missed opportunity there.
As I was singing and thinking about whether or not E could hear me and if the baby was enjoying me and my tone-deaf self a surprising thought popped in my head. Oh man, I’m gonna have to explain to E was a centerfold is.
That’ll be an interesting conversation. What are the chances I could live totally J. Geils free until E learns what a centerfold is through some random play ground experience in the 4th grade? I could be off the hook entirely.
But could I do it? I mean, Centerfold is catchy but there’s also Freeze-Frame to consider. And how would I really avoid it entirely? I would have to listen to Christian music only and while that is awesome, I would miss my friends over on The Blend and 80’s on 8. And do I want to raise a child who knows nothing of the 80’s rock experience?
Basically, it comes down this: unfortunately, I am going to have to figure out how to explain what a centerfold is. Because 80’s rock completes me.
I left the building for lunch today. I was gone about 20 minutes and managed to receive about 253 emails during that same time. Why is that?
Anyway. I left. Because it is too stinkin’ gorgeous to stay inside. E wanted a hamburger so we went to McDonald’s. After we’d rolled down the window at the drive-thru, we realized it was too nice to drive windows up so we drove all 1.12 miles back to the office with the window down. It was lovely.
I had the 80’s station on. I was singing along to “Angel is a Centerfold”. Forgive me but that little beat partnered with the whistling is contagious. If loving you J. Geils is wrong, I don’t want to be right. And it makes me sad I never mastered the art of whistling. Such a missed opportunity there.
As I was singing and thinking about whether or not E could hear me and if the baby was enjoying me and my tone-deaf self a surprising thought popped in my head. Oh man, I’m gonna have to explain to E was a centerfold is.
That’ll be an interesting conversation. What are the chances I could live totally J. Geils free until E learns what a centerfold is through some random play ground experience in the 4th grade? I could be off the hook entirely.
But could I do it? I mean, Centerfold is catchy but there’s also Freeze-Frame to consider. And how would I really avoid it entirely? I would have to listen to Christian music only and while that is awesome, I would miss my friends over on The Blend and 80’s on 8. And do I want to raise a child who knows nothing of the 80’s rock experience?
Basically, it comes down this: unfortunately, I am going to have to figure out how to explain what a centerfold is. Because 80’s rock completes me.
It gonna happen eventually. Remember when Grace started reading curse words on the stop sign? Can't wait to see you! (Minus my foul mouthed children.)
ReplyDeleteLOL :) Love it.
ReplyDeleteI was always told to start with the simple answer. i.e. "A centerfold is a big picture that they put in the middle of a magazine." If they ask more questions, you answer those. I know, eventually you have to get down to the nitty-gritty but that usually buy you a little time to think. You're gonna be great parents. See you soon. Martha
ReplyDeleteEverytime I read oneof your posts, I realize that we have more in common than I ever realized. Honeycrisp apples have become my favorite (edging out Red York); I listen to 70s on 7 (becasue I'm older) and the CD that helps me on long drives is The Acapella Project by Glad (their arrangements are generally 8 part men and acapella). Music that lifts the soul. Looking forward to T'Giving.
ReplyDeleteLittle late on the post. I can think of a few more that you might have to explain also. Don't forget the J Giles classic, Love Stinks. That one will be a good on to go along with Centerfold.
ReplyDeleteHow about "Angel of the Morning", "Physical" and "Betty Davis Eyes". You can bet when Baby E visits us he/she will hear "Eye of the Tiger". I will be glad to expain why that one is important to us.
The one I want to be around when you explain is "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Boy George. In fact I want to hear Chris explain Boy George in general.
Love, Puddin