I'm driving to my latest 5K with my daughter in the car (this was a few weeks ago), and she's in the back just rambling about whatever pops into her head. All of a sudden she says, "Mom, I'm going to pack up my Barbies and give them to Goodwill."
Whoa!!! Tap the breaks there. What did she just say? I mean, Barbies have been her world since she was a toddler. We had to have everything Barbie. Why, just two Christmas' ago she'd only wanted the Townhouse for Christmas. And, I found myself saying, "Well, okay. Why don't we just box them up and keep them for a little bit in case you change your mind. We can give any duplicate Barbies to Goodwill." (Now that was saying something considering I despised Barbies growing up).
I asked her why this change in direction in regards to toys and she responded, "Well mom it's like this: Barbies just aren't my passion anymore. I'm more passionate about Bayblades and Pokemon than Barbies. I'd rather be out riding my bike or playing soccer. Everyone should have a passion. You know?" Yeah, I know. But I didn't expect my seven year old to talk about passion. She went on to say that dancing just wasn't her passion either. Tennis was, as is art. So I guess we'll go in that direction and let her experience what is her passion.
What's your passion?
Friday, March 18, 2011
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