Imagination
Dad, I want to play in your car and drive to the moon-娄 Imagination is a wonderful, precious thing, especially to two little boys under the age of four.
I have two amazing sons. To further introduce myself, I’m also a son, a brother, an ex-husband, a friend and a boyfriend. The sum of my parts equals one very crazy, busy individual!!
Let’s begin with last weekend. Friday evening I spent navigating northbound traffic from a balcony overlooking the Bridge, glass in hand lolly gagging with a friend. I reminded myself after three hours that navigating actually meant I should be in said traffic. I also decided to give the cute English backpackers down on the street a reprieve from my constant oogling. They had tired of me spilling my wine out in dollops as I precariously leaned too far over the railing to get a better look. It was shameless-娄
I spent the remainder of the weekend kicking soccer balls, making cheese and vegemite sandwiches (I get to eat the crusts, so it fits the carb diet limits), a trip to the doctor over a three and a half year old bruised cheekbone (he was dancing too close to the stereo cabinet.. bless), piggy back rides and reading bedtime stories, then off to a night out at the Oxford to see a show where my sole focus was which pointy shoes must I wear and do they go with my brown leather wrist band?
In taking a breath after my -藴mini men’ weekends, I take time to think about how it went and can I learn something from these two young men to inspire me and others around me-娄
Imagine having the positive outlook of a little blond-haired boy who can spend hours in the front of a slightly old, red Mitsubishi Lancer and believes he’s a super hero flying to the moon, with his little brother co-piloting. His only cares in the world at that moment, is twisting all the knobs, pushing all the buttons and trying to dislodge the sticky, half eaten red snake from the air vents.
Consider being that happy for one moment.
Can you make one hour this week that great? Try it.
Fantastic -娄 something real, sweet and honest -娄 in a world that sometimes forgets what happiness is, this is a nice reminder that it can be achieved so simply -娄
Dear John,
Thankyou for sharing your story! Very Cool!
As a Gay Dad of three amazing young people, (one of which lives with me), it is great to hear others perspectives. Especially men, as our ability to travel this road is often more difficult due to the nature and understanding of what some might describe as a “sometimes self focused group of people”.
There is a wonderful world outside the scene, many adventures to give us new life.
More please.
Anthony
This is superb. In a world where many people judge before walking a mile in someone elses shoes; this is exactly what the Sydney Star Observer needs; another angle.
A real person with real issues.. It feels very Sex and the City meets Oxford Street.
The first of hopefully many more columns to come, as I’m sure it’ll give many a different perspective as to what juggling life with grace under pressure, as I imagine, is really all about.
Well done John, I await your next article! Very refreshing.
Thank you for sharing your stories…
What can i say but great way of describing the balancing act of many people in this new world!!
Great column cant wait read more!