As the kids nap
Just accomplished sending the kids to sleep. It’s been a while since they’ve done this. Nap, I mean. After lunch I told them to nap and threatened to spank anyone who doesn’t. Now, an hour and a half later, I’m about to wake them up and bring them to Dolce Vita to have their daily swimming. I intend to do this the whole summer. Kids should grow up with enough sleep and exercise. Lya is now 10 years old and Leon is turning 9. I once read in a book that it is "imperative" for a human being to have at least one sport, and one musical instrument. I totally agree. Furthermore, I do believe that the love for reading should be instilled in children.
I remember long time ago. When I was a child roaming the streets of taft and Quito. My dad strictly prohibited us from watching too much tv and reading too many comic books. Of course the "too much" is relative. Watching anything that’s not news was considered "too much". Reading comic books other than the weekly edition of "Funny comics" is "too much". I used to think I hated these rules. But now that I’ve grown into a parent. I understood what he was trying to instill in us. And am doing the same for my kids. So now, my kids probably feels the way I felt about my dad before, but I’m sure when they grow up, they will appreciate what I’m trying to do for them and will love me for doing so. This summerlong training will be hard for them but once they know how to swim. They will be happy I insisted they do it. Just Do It!! That’s my motto in life.
