I work as a librarian. I have a job that has demanding hours. I do not see my kids as much as I would like. I have 3 children. I have a kid younger than 9. I have a boat. I play the flute. I think kids should read more these days. I am still learning skills as a librarian.
I have a son and grandsons. My mother was a librarian. My mother was often busy. I had unlimited access to book growing up due to my mother's job. I have a lot of kids. I have kids all grown up and they have their own kids. I like to take my grandkids to the park. I cherish time spent with my grandkids. I feel the internet has taken the use of a library away from children. My grandkids do not go to the library. I believe the internet is taking the place of libraries.
My youngest child just asked me if I could teach them how to play the flute! Oh really? So they want to play the flute like you. That's wonderful to hear. Are you planning to teach them yourself or hire a teacher? I am going to teach them myself. I am just so proud that they came to me and asked for my help. It was nice to feel wanted by my kids.  I bet is a wonderful feeling. I took my grandkids fishing once because they asked me to. It's a great way to bond with them. Now you and your youngest can bond through music. I think that's wonderful. Yes, I am so glad we can spend some time together and bond over flutes. She wants to learn because of the singer Lizzo. She can play the flute so well that it inspired her. Have you heard of her? Ah no I have not. I'm sure one of my grandkids have. Are they very famous? I'm a bit out of touch with music these days. Yes she is famous. Me too. I am a bit out of touch too with the latest music. My daughter played the video of her playing the flute and singing. It was incredible. I am glad she found a motivation though. Can any of your kids play an instrument? No not my kids or grandkids. They spend so much time on their phones and tablets that they rarely take interest in such things. It would be wonderful if one of them did take an interest in music. Is your youngest the only one interested in musical intrustments right now? Yes at the moment. My other two are just like yours - addicted to tablets and phones. I hoping that when I start teaching my youngest the flute the others would want to join in. I will grab a few spare just in case. Did you ever take your kids fishing? Did they like it? They sure did. Even though the oldest girl was so busy with her texting and what not. The other grandkids loved it and even caught a good sized fish! I really hope they'll let me take them again one day. That is amazing! You should try and put a date in the calendar and make it an annual thing. So that way they all know. It might help.  That's a great idea actually! It can be an annual fishing trip. Phones and technology is nice but getting in touch with nature is unlike anything else. I appreciate your suggestion. Do you ever take camping trips or anything like that?