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Today over lunch, i watched a documentary on our Charlie & the Chocolate Factory DVD – it was about Roald Dahl – the author of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Near the end of the documentary, Dahl is quoted saying “Children don’t need ‘snotty’ parents. They deserve ‘sparky’ parents” (note: quote is not exact). Somewhere in the documentary they also say that Dahl had 2x ‘sparky’ parents. So it set me thinking – what are ‘sparky’ parents? They sound great & if they can help a child grow up to be a fun-loving genis like Dahl – i wanna be one too.
i’ve always known that i would be hard on my kid/s (one of the reasons i thot i should never marry was that i thot my kid/s would suffer too much). & i’m finding that to be true now that i do have a kid. i’m real strict on what can & can’t be done or should be done & expect a lot from him – am i expecting too much? Maybe – i think so. That’s why the idea of being a ‘sparky’ parent really appeal to me.
What about my parents? They were strict but they are also, in my opinion, the best parents anyone could have – i won’t trade them for the world. Sure there were times when i was young that i thot i didn’t really like them but those times were few & far between. My parents are great – they had rules about the important stuff but other than that they let us be who we are & tried to support us in any way they can. They are also great fun to be with – i grew up in a household that was always noisy & full of laughter.
i can truly say that i believe my parents are ‘sparky’ parents! & i wanna be like them.
i will aim to add some ‘sparkyness’ to my parenting.
So what do u think are ‘sparky’ parents?
syc

PS: If you have not watched the movie or read the above mentioned book, please do – it’s great!

So finally a non-tobi post – i read in the NYT online today a really interesting article – about momtini – check out the article & let me know what u think … Cosmopolitan Moms

i agree that moms need a break & not make their kids/family what their whole lives is about but i’m not sure about the spa party, cocktails bit. i’m sure these mums who do it do so with restain – at least most – but there’s always the odd accident, isn’t there? i’m not judging them – but i think i’ll do my relaxing with my 2x fav things – chocolate & a good book, or just a good old fashion chit-chat session with galfriends, maybe we’ll indulge & treat ourselves to a good Hi-Tea – now the question would be where to find good Hi-Tea at a reasonable price with child-friendly facilities here in Switzerland – ideas anyone?
😉
syc

Got a few photos from a friend today – she took them when she & her little boy came to play. They seem to have a theme & of cos are cute so i thot i post them.
Here’s one of Tobias trying on a kimono PJ which i bought 2nd-hand off another mum.

Here’s one of him in the ball pool at an indoor playpark next to the Solothurn train station (notice the Japanese writing on his tee).

We are still a little under the weather – Tobias actually started another round of cough & runny nose – sigh! Pray that this will be the last round.

syc