Have you ever felt like your life belonged on a sitcom? I had that feeling yesterday. Let me explain why.
Tyson's Dad's second wife, whom his father is no longer married to, is the closest thing Tyson has had to a mother figure in his life. We keep in contact with her regularly, especially lately, and with the arrival of our little Rhodri, Stephanie planned a little trip from Seattle to see us this weekend. To avoid any akwardness, we didn't tell Tyson's dad that she would be coming. Not that they are on bad terms, but you know.
Anyway, we had Fabricio, my 3 year old quarter Costa Rican and Catholic step-son, over when Stephanie (Puerto Rican) and her Girlfriend Jenny (white) arrived. As Tyson is helping them bring their things in from the car, Tyson's dad pulls up to our house. Insert awkard reunion. Ha ha ha...oops. I was secretly dying of laughter inside. And then As I'm standing in the front doorway to our house with Rhodri in my arms, our 19 year old African American room mate walks out of his room to see what all the commotion is.
What a life.
Funny and awkward moment. What a life you live.
ReplyDeleteI think it's important to point out that I am in no way racist, but I don't believe in being politically correct either. I think that political correctness teaches us to stifle our curiosity of things that are different from us, therefore we ask less questions and remain ignorant of the things that make people of other cultures and upbringings unique and pride-worthy. If I hadn't pointed out all the diversity in that moment, then how could anyone fully understand the entire situation and how, to me, the moment belongs on a sit-com? Everyone knows that TV networks try and fit in every minority they possibly can in each and every episode so as not to come off as prejudiced. IF you think it's wrong of me to point it out, then I have to disagree with you. I'm not offended by things that are different from me. I enjoy diversity and culture.
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