Danny ChaiI don’t know when this happened, but I love kids, especially my friends’ kids. I’ve always liked kids, but there was previously a barrier there that I’ve written about before. Basically, for kids to really like you, you have to completely let go and approach them on their level.
That’s always been a hard thing for me. It’s fair to say I have issues with relinquishing control. Besides the bonding with kids thing, it’s why I’m wholly incapable of fast dancing comfortably. I’d also say it’s a hindrance in my spiritual life. (On the plus side, I’ve never gotten drunk for related reasons – don’t ever like feeling out of control.)
Somewhere along the way, probably since Abby was born, I’ve lost that, at least as far as kids go. Now, I’ll literally do anything for a laugh. No shame. I did the crazy dance thing with Nathaniel so much over the weekend that I was getting dizzy. But whatever it takes.