Matter of time...

"Mom, this is a Chipmunks song!"

We were listening to "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga......

Question 1: When did Olivia watch a Chipmunks movie?

Question 2: How on earth did "Born This Way" figure into the movie plot about singing chipmunks?

Question 3: Am I approaching a time when my daughter is going to start informing me of styles and trends?

According to the latest ranges, I'm technically a part of Generation Y.  I'm still in my early 30's and under the impression that though I may not participate in many trends, I'm generally aware of them.   I base this statement on the fact that I typically have some level of recognition of at least one item on the cover of US Weekly.  However, my proximity to the "pulse" of what is going on, my grasp on the hip and happening is slipping, or arguably has slipped, or if you want to be really nasty – evaporated circa 2005.  I'm not completely out of touch, but there are definitely trends, sayings, and happenings that aren't targeted towards me and likely will be targeted towards my kids in the near future.  I don’t know if we’re there yet, and certainly my hope is that my interest in trends will keep me holding hands or in the outer circles of zeitgeist for a few more years, but I think my daughter just shared a very common phrase with me that will be echoed throughout the years ahead..

Thank you Alvin, Simon and Theodore.