I've come to the conclusion that being a parent is a little like being the agent to a top Hollywood Star.
As parents we spend a lot of time pampering and fussing over our children. We dress them in adorable clothing and do their hair just right. We learn that as our "client" ages they have their own ideas about fashion and we must adapt to those beliefs while still making sure they look "acceptable" in public.
We schedule "appearances" a.k.a. playdates, birthday parties, and the such. We make sure everything is taken care of for these dates down to the very last detail.
We do everything we can to build up their self esteem and tell them how wonderful they are because we've learned that pride, self respect, and dignity are just as important at age 3 as they are at age 33.
We protect our "clients"....always keeping a watchful eye on them and all that they do. On top of that we occasionally have to run interference when they start to do something they shouldn't. We wouldn't want any "bad press"!!!
Sometimes our little "stars" can become extremely moody or quite irate at something minor and we do all we can to smooth over the situation trying to keep everyone happy.
Last but not least we've learned what alllll good Hollywood agents know.....the best way to handle a Hollywood Star is to come up with a great idea and make the star think it was THEIR idea alllll along.
Sound Familiar?
Welcome to Hollywood Baby.
3 comments:
You're an awesome "Hollywood Agent!" Our kids are so blessed to have such a hard-working, loving, and caring "Agent" like yourself. I know they'll appreciate it...when they understand it.
Oh so true - and, oh so much fun!!! At this point in my life, I'm more of a semi-retired agent, but once a Hollywood Agent - always a Hollywood Agent! Whether you 'munchkins' are 3 or 33... You just ARE!!! Fun post, Jump!
So true! You are an awesome agent and friend! :)
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