Me too! In fact, when adults allow their inner selves to come out to play, it’s easy to have fun. All we have to do is to look at kids doing the things you mentioned in your comment to remember that we still have that child in us wanting to come out and play.

Isn’t it any wonder why actors like Will Ferrell or Robin Williams are child-like, yet raking in millions? I love it!

Yes, I know you do. I sensed that about you when we first connected online. I have to admit that I haven’t played in the sandbox (literally speaking) in a long time but the mere mention of that brings back wonderful fun-filled memories.

It’s time to go South and play in the sand now that it’s getting colder up here.

That was so beautiful. When we are who we naturally are and nurture that not only do we feel at peace, but all those around us do to. What a profound thought! Shame on you for making me think…. Oh no, is a blog post in the making?

Sometimes I want to come out and play, but I’m not sure who to play with. Just this week I bent down and played in the dirt. Honestly, I could sit out all day with someone and play in the dirt. There’s no telling what all of me would come out.

Good luck at the competition! Let your child shine!!

Oh Lord, I loved your honesty about how you want to dash under the bed when congregating with other soccer moms because your ego might think they’d judge you.

Oh yes, your playful nature is definitely one of the most endearing aspects of your personality. Those eyes of yours, the window to your soul, invites me every single time I see you to hug you!

You are right, just because you are fun and cheery doesn’t mean you’re not intelligent and successful. AMEN to that!

So, let’s all go out there and show the world our inner child! Make a note and put it up on your bathroom mirror or tack it on your door so that you are continually reminded to bring the kid in you out.

I’m smiling here. Some of us grow up too fast and never get to enjoy a genuine childhood.

Others enjoy “normal” childhoods and then become too much of an adult, trying to fit in society’s mold. ACK!

The beauty is that when I ready Patti’s story it gave me a completely different outlook on that situation. I thought to myself, “Patti, I feel sorry for the uptight mother for NOT letting her inner child out! She’s the on who should be crying!” Which made me think, “Jen, you should feel sorry for the uptight mothers at the soccer field that don’t let their inner children out.” Now, maybe “feel sorry” is not the phrase I want to use but I should not feel like they are better than me because I am playful! I think that my playful nature is one of my best attributes as a mother!

It’s very refreshing to hear other professionals talk about the need to not be so up tight all of the time! Especially, since that’s something I struggle with. Just because I am cheery and fun does not mean that I am not intelligent and successful!

Thanks to all!

That’s a great idea! It’s been a while since I’ve been on a swing but I like the description “holding that old, rusty, familiar chain in your hands…….” I can almost smell the metallic, rusty chain just from reading that!

Thanks for continuing to share yourself with the rest of us. It’s so much appreciated.