Yes, yes, you read it correctly. I use the lyrics from one of Hannah Montana's songs every day to motivate my kids. Keep in mind, I watch TV with my kids on the weekends...sometimes for a big chunk of the day. And while I don't recall whether Hannah Montana is on Nick or Disney, it's on a lot, and my daughters really like it...so do I.
The lyrics to one of Hannah Montana's songs go something like this, "Life's what you make it, so let's make it rock!" What a great message! What a great thing to think about when you're deciding what to do with your day. And, it's a message that fits in perfectly with the whole theme of A Girl Named Pants!
So, when I'm trying to motivate my kids to take action on something, or do something great with their time, I'll say, "Olivia (or Emma or Gabrielle), Life's what you make it, so let's make it ROCK!" They know I'm quoting Hannah Montana (and, of course, she has way more credibility than I do), and when used in connection with a specific situation, they understand what that phrase really means. You're here anyway. Time is passing. You can create a blah life for yourself or a memorable...even legendary life for yourself. What will you make your life into? Use the time you have to do great things, to change the world, even if it's just changing the life of one other person.
Try it with your kids. "Life's what you make it...so let's make it ROCK!"
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Posted by: emma@agirlnamedpants.com | February 11, 2009 at 09:11 PM