shut up and sweet tea

Can you remember as a child what you thought would be so great about being older (being an adult)?

I have been trying to think back to the day, when as a child, I thought it will be great when I am older because I will be able to do this... or that...

About a year ago, Boone waiting in the chick-fil-a drive thru where I had just ordered a sweet tea informed me that, "when i get older i am going to say shut up and drink sweet tea!" I thought that was so great! I think about the little things that we restrict our children from that are great pleasures to us, well sweet tea and diet coke are huge for me. Which is why he has put that as a top priority for his "when i get older to do list".

The one small pleasure I can remember dreaming on as a youngster was one day having control over the radio. Finally not having to listen to dad's bluegrass/gospel mixes, logan's Doors, greg's Keith Green and mom's easy listening. I actually can remember certain trips when we got to listen to amy grant, michael jackson, or chicago, some of my first favorite singers/groups.

Although, none of my families music is my favorite I do think their love of music and their different genres of music have stretched my love and appreciation for music. Which i am grateful for!

What about you??