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The Life Cycle – Social Media Style
First came the joyful news of pregnancy alongside updates on how big the baby was getting (“Our little bean is the size of a blueberry today! Next month, it’s a mango!”). Soon after, we were treated to those adorable newborn photos and funny delivery stories (“Who was doing yoga in a room full of doctors? Yep, that was me!”). Then it shifted to snapshots of messy mealtime adventures, swiftly followed by those classic tales of diaper disasters that are always a hit at gatherings. Just before the latest chapter, we had the obligatory “First day of (insert grade here)!” photos showcasing a wide-eyed little one, arms struggling under the weight of a backpack that could rival a Sherpa’s load.
Now we’ve hit a new stage. Droplet, our little star, is dropping lines like, “Today in class, we explored Nietzsche. I prefer him over Camus. It made me feel… I don’t know. Like life is all about transitions and departures. Then we had recess and played tag.”
Back when we were Droplet’s age, our parents certainly didn’t document every little thing we said. Honestly, they probably didn’t hear us half the time—they were too busy living life, maybe even with a smoke dangling from their lips while we tumbled around in the back seat.
Now, Droplet is a social media whiz, complete with a Twitter account and more followers than her parents could ever imagine. She knows exactly how many Likes she gets on Facebook, but does that lessen the sentiment behind those digital memories? Not at all. The game has changed, but the love from her parents remains constant. They care less about her social metrics and more about her happiness, no matter what grades she gets or whether she’s reading literature in its original language.
It does make me curious about what Droplet will reflect on in her later years. You know, when she’s practically a relic—like MySpace is to us now—reverting back to mashed bananas and diapers. What will she have to share after she’s navigated her education, left law school behind, and her own little Droplet is ignoring her texts? Probably not much, especially when typing becomes a challenge while curled up on the couch, drooling and helpless, much like a tiny shrimp once again.
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In summary, the cycle of life continues with the same love and humor, even as the medium of expression evolves. From the first cries to existential musings, every stage remains filled with warmth—whether through social media posts or cherished memories.