Music and my kids!

So all I listen to in the car with my kids is Christian radio, or Pink Floyd. My kids have listened to Pink Floyd since they were in my belly. We used to put head phones on my stomach and play Pink Floyd for them. As soon as they could talk they started asking for Pink Floyd. I want my kids to listen to and appreciate all kinds of music, but I want them to know about what I consider to be the greats of Rock. They love it. They love watching Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival, and Pink Floyd in concert (Pulse live). They can't get enough.
Things have changed so much. I can't even let them listen to most of the rock that's out now. Their are Christian rock bands that I do let them listen to, but most of it is so awful. I want them to know what all the instruments sound like, look like, how they work. Classical music too. Although that doesn't always hold their attention.
Music was such a huge part of my childhood. It has always been a way to escape for me. For some it's books, it was always music for me. I want my kids to know that same thing. Just like books and movies, music can take you to a different place. Anywhere you want to go. Different music can take you to different places. I don't remember a whole lot about my childhood, but if I hear a song from then, it takes me right back to those times. I'm so blessed that I had a Dad that listened to all kinds of music and kept me in choirs. That's what I want to pass on to my boys. A love and appreciation for all kinds of music. I'm very fortunate (I guess) that my husband works where he can get instruments. My children have already had the opportunity to have their own guitar, violin, trumpet, and drums. I love that they love music.

Vacation!!!

So, I'm off work for a few days and I will have both, (well all 3) boys with me the whole time. I am looking forward to spending time with all of them. I am however going to have to practice patience. Between all 3 of them being crazy hyper all the time I think it might be more calming to be at work. But I'm optimistic! I think as long as I keep them busy the whole time, maybe we will not get upset or crazy with each other!
With that said, we are going to slip n' slide, swim, watch movies, play outside, hopefully do some fireworks, have food off the grill, play with cousins, go to the park, and whatever else I can think of. I'm going to try to teach my boys that playing outside is way more fun than video games. A hard thing to do I know, but it's driving me crazy that they get "board" when we make them play outside! My sister and I used to play outside all day, until it started to get dark! We never got board and we never wanted to come inside! We even ate outside. My kids have so much energy you would think they would be the same way. But thanks to video games, they have no imagination. It's sad really. I do now regret ever getting the video games, but you want your kids to "fit in" and have what all the other kids have. So I know I'm to blame for most out it, but I don't think it's to late. I think I can turn this around! I hope I can anyway.
As I'm typing this my youngest is running around saying, "Look at me, I'm half man half bird!!!" I know it's not to late for him! He's to funny!!! My oldest, on the other hand is just so crazy! He's either running around hitting and kicking (playing not fighting) or sitting in front of his game. I'll let you know how this all turns out. Right now I must get off the computer as the boys are getting restless!!!