Quick Quote Friday (from scratch!)- September 24, 2010

I love quotes. I would love to be quoted one day, for anything really. But, until then I want to feature a cool quote every Friday. I’m calling it “Quick Quote Friday.” This is the first one. Enjoy.

Two of my heroes were on one television set this week. Oprah hosted Jon Stewart on her show. Naturally the hilarity ensued. But, Stewart made one comment that has stuck with me. Oprah asked him, “What’s the best part about being a parent?” Without missing a beat he responded, “It is an amazing opportunity to be able to ruin someone from scratch.”

www.oprah.com

I think this comment brings to light the insecurities all parents and parents-to-be have with good humor. Stewart goes on to say “They will believe anything you say.” He joked, “How do you not prank such innocence? ‘Daddy, are there monsters?’ ‘Oh, there they are.”

My parents messed with me. Until I was ten-years-old I truly believed my mother had eyes in the back of her head. As much as I want my child to value honesty, I know Greyson and I are the types to mess with our kid. It’s just funny. Hopefully we can scratch that itch without ruining her.