Want to feel old? Have a couple of step-children. A couple of weeks ago, Riley and I decided to listen to my old "Thriller" album. Yes, I have "Thriller," just like everyone else my age who had to have that record when it came out almost 30 YEARS ago. Riley had become interested in it after a Super Bowl commercial this year featured the track "Thriller" and some CGI dancing lizards.
Anyway, as I took the record out and put it on my turntable, he got a fascinated look on his face and asked me what a turntable was and how one worked! I actually sat and explained to him how the turntable worked. I also explained to him how a record was made. As I did, I began to really feel my age, just like I do every time I hear 80s music referred to as "classic rock!"
Want to feel young? Again, having step-children can make that possible, too. One of the things that keeps me feeling young are our family game nights and our tea parties that Ellie likes to throw every so often. Since Sarah and I got married, I've had a chance to play games I haven't played since I was young, things like Go Fish and Battle and Old Maid. Having step children really brings me back and reminds me of the best parts of my childhood.
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At least you're listening to Thriller in there instead of that yucky old Joan Baez or twangy "classic" country....That stuff will rot the children's brains.
Love, your long-suffering wife...
Hey. At least you have a door now. That you can close. And keep your music INSIDE. ;-)
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