And The Oscar Goes To…
Monday, February 29th, 2016From Monday Mom – Neetika:
I hate to admit it, but I did end up tuning in to Hollywood’s most glamorous night. My feeling about these awards shows is that they are simultaneously pointless and kind of fun. My favorite part is the red carpet. I love analyzing the dresses, the hairstyles, and the jewelry—and deciding who looked the best and let’s face it, the worst. Haley caught just a glimpse of the revelry on TV as she headed to bed and was instantly charmed with the high fashion. Like mother, like daughter!
Watching the show and the admiration heaped on the performers got me thinking about my own little actors. Kids sure are good at putting on a show. There are the moments they intend to perform—the impromptu signing, dancing, and magic shows I’m grateful to witness on a daily basis. And then there are the acting moments designed not for entertainment purposes, but for the kiddos to get whatever it is they want. Haley begging for dessert, Hudson freaking out over a diaper change—oh, the drama! The acting is truly Oscar-worthy!
It’s funny that children learn how to alter their behavior to suit their purposes from such a young age. They only get better at it over time. I suppose that’s part of the human condition. I know I have many more years of dramatics ahead of me. Good thing I love a great performance.