Today, my son built skis. I am so proud of him. They didn’t work very well but still, I am validated. Validated for the “abuse” I have inflicted on my children. Validated for not giving in to every last gaming device known to man. Repaid in full for the countless hours of Saturday nagging and after-school complaints of “nothing to do”. Oh sweet boredom, you have gotten a bad rap in recent history. But without you Edison would have been content with a flame, Columbus with his backyard pond, and Galileo with the Earth being the center of the Universe.
Today my son built skis. That’s all. Just scraps of wood, pieces of tin, and old shoes. Did they work? Not quite. But they were beautiful to his Mommy and Daddy. We are very proud.
Elliott,
Just watched your Fly Boy video and had to send my son the link. What a challenge to our sons to let nothing hold them back. As I read your proud poppa comments of John’s “invention” it made me think back to similar times with my son. This is only one of many ideas that John will venture to tackle — some will be successful and some NOT so successful but hopefully ALL will be with a willingness to ‘never settle’ till the goal is accomplished.
Thanks for sharing!