A Good Reminder

Last night, I got a good reminder.  Sometimes, it's good, healthy, and even necessary to just be silly, play, and have fun!  I'm not very good at doing "me" things.  It's through no one's fault but my own.  I'm not saying we should all run around being selfish and indulgent.  But it's okay to occasionally do things that don't benefit or serve any purpose.

Last night, for the first time in probably a decade, I went to an amusement park.  It's been way too long since I've been on a roller coaster or other thrill ride.  I was as giddy as a school girl.  I wanted to skip.  I wanted to cry.  I could not stop smiling!  On those horrible pictures they take mid-ride, I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat!

It just felt great to be silly and care-free, even if only for an hour.  I cannot wait to go back and introduce my son to (age-appropriate) thrill rides.  And I cannot wait for more silly girls nights on roller coasters with 200 foot climbs and 75 MPH drops.  WEEEEEEEEE!

I don't make these statements as any sentiment against my son or my husband.  I absolutely love my life and have an awesome time with them.  I love being wife and mom.  I have an awesome time with them.  And neither of them ever make me feel restricted or held back.  I just sometimes forget to let go.  And when I can remember, whether it's at an amusement park or just dancing in my den (which I do,)  I just get to a whole 'nother level of happy!  And I think remembering to play, let loose, and be silly makes me a better mom and wife.