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When was the last time you got to indulge in something you love? A pedicure? Some art? Write a poem? Go for a nature walk? For me, it’s been too long. It is SO easy to get caught up in your to-do list. Tangled up in those unchecked box’s or swallowed up by your ever growing pile of laundry that days turn into weeks and you find yourself asking “What is this FUN you speak of?” I was remembering what fun used to be today. Taking my son to the park, letting him play, walking the dogs at our local nature area, playing games… you know, NOT constantly filling my head with everything that everyone needs to get done today. I realized that it’s been so long since I’ve had fun that I must frenzy and soak it up when it does come my way. Like a mom gone wild on a girls night out, I need to learn to bring fun back into my day. My son is slowly developing a love of hiking. I actually used to love to hike as a kid as well. Something happened as an adult and I haven’t been in years. So, I googled some local hiking areas and voila! I plan on taking him out as a surprise after school today. We'll get some fresh air, nature, exercise and just maybe we’ll both have some fun. I know, that’s just crazy talk. What could you do with your kids today that’s fun? Make some play dough together? Go to the park? Turn on your sprinklers and pretend you’re two with your two year old? Buy a dry-erase board and draw silly scribbles in beautiful colors together? Find something and DO IT! 4 comments from 3 users
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posted by
beltaineca
on Sep 25, 2008 at 12:17 AM
A fantastic way to enjoy (and even find!) some of the amazing green & wild areas around is to geocache. Think of it as a treasure hunt, but with the modern convenience of a GPS - and they've come WAY down in price! You can go onto www.geocache.com and get the longitude & latitude of a teasure that someone has hidden. You plug the coordinates into your machine & you're off! The treasures are held in anything from a film canister to a 50 quart plastic tote. When you fond it, you sign the log book inside, leave a treasure & take a treasure. We found so many little nature areas & parks tucked away.
posted by
creatress
on Sep 25, 2008 at 07:40 AM
I've heard about that. What a great idea! Thanks for reminding me. We had a great time yesterday. I'm so glad I did it. Man-cub ended up having a lot of homework, so it was a nice break to re-connect and get some air. I think he enjoyed it too! I'm for sure going to make it a weekly, just me and him thing. posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Sep 26, 2008 at 06:46 AM
foolproof recipe for fun:pick up all toys in living room push coffee table out of the way tightly close all curtains and window coverings crank up neil diamond on the stereo dance like an absolute fool modifications: can use madonna, justin timberlake, or any music that has a strong beat and is fun to dance to. posted by
creatress
on Sep 26, 2008 at 08:41 AM
That's great! My aunt and I always have a quick "Dance Party" when we're at her house. Good tip!
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