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[quote=Anonymous]Thinking about this and the post from the woman who was disappointed that her 3.5 year old didn't enjoy dress-up, Disney movies, etc.

I have three wonderful kids but they're nothing like the ones I would have ordered if I had been handed a catalog.  The middle one is less intellectual, more sporty; they all have strong opinions and are less moldable than I expected.  Only one developed a serious interest in music, something that really matters to me.

They share our religious beliefs, sort of.  (Oldest two are in college).  However, they are both Christians of the lefty variety, whereas we are more social conservative.  I just find this funny.

But years ago, a wise woman told me to take some time and mourn the death of my fantasies about my kids and then to take the time to love the kids I actually have.  For some reason, my fantasy toddler son was blonde, loved books and drawing, and had a slight English accent.  My actual toddler son was rough and tumble, usually kind of muddy and not actually very verbal.  Needed to come to terms with the death of the fantasy before I could love the actual child. [/quote]

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