Today I proved my worth as a mother.
I let fun come first.
I let spontaneity rule.
I let my kids go outside and play in the rain.
Sometimes you just have to let them be kids. I remember going out and splashing in puddles and playing outside.
It seems like kids these days, or my kids anyway, don't get to go out and play like they used to.
I'm an Army Brat and was raised on Army Posts. There were always packs of kids of all ages roaming around looking for "the new kids."
We played in the rain, we played in the snow, we ran around outside until the street lights came on.
So today when Josh came home from school and wanted to run around in the puddles, I let him.
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Posted by Thu May 15, 2008 10:05pm PDT
Report AbuseOMG. I just love the way are you!
What a kind and caring woman you are. And you look so young. To be so young and so very wise is a gift.
And I bet Josh thinks you are the KEWLEST mommy ever!
BIG HUG!
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Posted by Fri May 16, 2008 10:57am PDT
Report AbuseOh you are too kind to call me "young!" I feel young and that's the important thing! You know what they say, 41 is the new 31! Or maybe I should say "41 is the new 21"!
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