Born to Fly
Thursday, August 07, 2008  by Cindy Droog

Our two-year-old has a newly-found obsession with flying. He's "ssshing" me when we're at the park - to find out if he can hear any airplanes. And all of a sudden, he has absolutely no fear of jumping off beds, toyboxes, or the couch. Perhaps he's destined to be a pilot or an Army Ranger?

Either way, it reminds his Lyrical Mom of these words sung by Sarah Evans. They're from one of my favorite songs:

"My daddy; he is grounded like the oak tree. My momma is as steady as the sun...                                            You know I love my folks, but I keep staring down the road - just looking for my one chance to run!"

She also asks, "How do you keep your feet on the ground, when you know you were born to fly?" Great question, Sarah! I do know those words reflect exactly how I felt when I was a teenager. If A.J. already feels that way, we could be in big trouble! At what age did your kids start exerting (or overexerting, as the case may be) their independence?

While I get used to that thought, I've decided to take him to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo in a few weeks. I've been wanting to go there for some time, and wiIll report back!


Comments

# Heather Beaudette said on August 7, 2008 12:39 PM:

I don't have kids yet, but when I was a kid myself, I wanted (and believed) I could fly. One day, me as a 5-year-old was standing on a chair that could spin and had wheels, and my mom told me "Be careful or you'll go flying!" So 5-year-old me's face lit up and stood tall, excitedly replying, "Flying?!?!" I'm sure I was ready for it to happen, too. ;o)

# David Marsh said on August 14, 2008 3:35 PM:
From a grandpa's view point, AJ needs an airplane swing in his yard complete with wings, stablizer, steering wheel. You can hook him good for loving airplanes. he'll develop his own sounds.
# David Marsh said on August 14, 2008 3:35 PM:
From a grandpa's view point, AJ needs an airplane swing in his yard complete with wings, stablizer, steering wheel. You can hook him good for loving airplanes. he'll develop his own sounds.

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