July 26, 2011

Since reading The Happiness Project,

I've been trying to put a list together of things that are fun to me.

It has been such a challenge because I'm often trying to find things that are fun for my kids--

and then usually I enjoy myself and have fun too.

But getting down to the nitty gritty of what is fun for me has been hard.

This was a glaring truth for me recently as we put a slip-n-slide in the front yard for the neighborhood kids to enjoy.

It seemed most of the kids had seen one before but they were all a little cautious when it was their turn to run and slide.

All of a sudden, my husband tells them, "Watch this.  This is how its done!"

He takes off his shoes and sprints in his jeans and t-shirt!

There was no forethought.

No apprehension.

No time for second thoughts.

Just pure unadulterated fun...so much so that he did it again.
Racing the neighbor kids this time.

Did I mention we had company over?

My brother and his girlfriend, but still--company nonetheless.

How about that we live on a corner?

He was in the front yard, on a corner and he could have cared less.

He was having a blast!

And as I stood capturing the moment on film, I was reminded that this is how it is often with me.

I may orchestrate the fun, but rarely do I engage in it unabandoned.

I'm cautious.

I'm well planned.

I'm not so good at in the moment.

And, oh I want to be!!

 But for now I will have to settle with the glaring truth that I have some figuring out to do--

but more than that, the realization that I have some fun to be had!!

I better find it sooner than later!