A letter to my future kids |
Dear Future Children: Claudia Cook Dear future children Eat your vegetables To my handsome boy Cry whenever you feel like it That's the mark of a real man Don't let kids tell you not to Wear pink because it's for girls Pink is just a color and shouldn't define us. Don't swear unless absolutely necessary Talk to animals I will teach you to talk to all animals except snakes That you'll have to learn on your own Train your ninjas well Have your ninja team together and it'll teach you balance Or take gymnastics or karate. That helps too. Eat steak! I won't care if you're a vegetarian. I will fight and argue for you to eat it Be creative. Creativity is dying in our country Mommy will teach you to use your imagination To the fullest. Don't learn the right answers Except in school The answer is always 'b' Read books and watch anime Not only do they let you escape They teach you valuable lessons Like how to survive After losing pints of blood Learn to tell jerks 'No!' Your first word will be 'No!" I guarantee it! Beg me for a dog Even if I say no Yell, cry, stomp your feet I will keep saying no Because, darling, you'll learn To take no for an answer Because that could be One of the most important things I teach you in life Don't be ashamed of who you are Mommy did in middle school And she regrets every day of doing so. Never by a fashion magazine! They'll be in the trash in less than five minutes Do not be afraid to hug me! Hug me when you're 4, 17, and 27. Hug Mommy when she looks mad or frazzled I don't even know you yet But one thing I do know is that I'll love you forever Which is longer then I'll be around Please don't dye your hair every few months Like Cousin Ray-Ray It really pleases or amazes no one Keep your childhood toys They helped Mommy And she knows they'll help you too Don't try to be with the 'in' crowd Be unique Love your flaws Don't ever think you're stupid Because, sweethearts, your maternal grandparents mostly likely did And look where it got them You are my children And you are flipping brilliant! I'll repeat this time and time again Don't be afraid to cry in front of me Mommy understands And she will try her best to cry in front of you EAT YOUR STUPID VEGETABLES! Except Brussels sprouts They're disgusting Broccoli taste good in macaroni Or with drizzled cheese Don't be jerk Mommy understands if you hold a grudge But don't let it consume you! Resolve it. Love your family Love your friends Love your enemies See the world with a naive eye Because that's the way Mommy thinks God intended it Don't be afraid to have your heart broken Let it be smashed Just know Mommy's here to help you Just remember what she said about grudges Don't be afraid to sing Mommy loves to sing and will Teach you and let you join choir Just be afraid of heels. Intelligence is more sexy the appearance Please, don't ever say or yell 'YOLO' under Mommy's roof Don't be afraid to question everything! You will always... ALWAYS BE ENOUGH! Love Your future Mommy |