Maybe there isn’t more to life than jumping in puddles…
In an attempt to keep the winter blues at bay – yeah I kinda succumb to them sometimes – I threw myself into making some Christmas decorations this weekend. There’s quite a lot to be said for getting crafty. I decided to go at it with Fimo and make some gift tags to hang on presents.
Fimo is a bit like plasticine. When you’ve made your whatever you bake it in the oven for 30 mins and like magic it hardens. Standing in the kitchen playing with all these nice colours, rolling them up, squidging them into shapes I realised that it’s actually quite nice just to play. For about 30 mins there I wasn’t even a grown up, and do you know what, it felt pretty good.
How often as adults do we actually have that carefree abandon that kids have when they play? Ever wondered why kids go splashing through puddles? With my wellies on this week I did just that and it felt great.
If only I had my wellies on I'd be right in that puddle.
Now before you think I’m going to be stopping off at the swing park on the way to work…… actually that’s maybe not a bad idea. When was the last time you were on a swing?
No maybe not. Actually as grown ups I think we are encouraged not to delve into childlike behaviour. It’s kind of frowned upon. I suppose you can sort of understand it, but looking at the two ladies in the picture above – tell me honestly, if you walked past the park and saw them up to their shenanigans would they not make you smile? Well there you are then.
OK so you might have to tag along with your kids or your grandkids if you want a go on the swings, but if you’re not up for that then for even just 15 mins do something that makes you forget you’re an adult. Sing, dance, whatever it takes – because, do you know what these little people have got this happiness thing figured out big time.
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Wise words, Jacqueline. You have made me realise that one of the reasons I struggle with December is because I have to be so darned grown up all the time – to-do lists, budgets, cleaning … I need to find me a puddle.
You go Joanna
What a lovely idea!
I’ll be expecting you to get your wellies on then and join in!
I am all about nurturing my inner child!
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Caridwen I know this is so true of you, it shines through in your writing.
Nice post Jacqueline. A reminder to be playful and let go once in awhile. We are definitely simplifying here this year, a small tree, a few pretty flowers. Dad lives with us and at 89 doesn’t care for much of a fuss. But he still has a bit of childhood left, his favourite thing about Christmas is his Christmas stocking, which we fill with the silliest things we can find.
Thank you Katrina, and it’s lovely to have you stop by my blog. We all need a little bit of childhood in our lives
How right you are! Its just keeping that inner child from being swamped by all the dross collected over the years and now and then listening to that clear little voice that says ‘I’m still here, indulge me’. Great blog!
Thank you Jeannie.
Thanks for the reminder Jacqueline, you are so right!
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I am terrible with this: I get bogged down in everyday stuff, in problems and adult stuff, and completely forget to have carefree, fun times, especially as it’s so easy with the kids (they’re always up for jumping in the puddles). I’m off work and with them tomorrow, and I’ll make sure we have a pillow fight, or some such mature activity
I do too Lady E and it’s so easy to just disappear into the adult stuff. A pillow fight sounds just grand. I remember when I was a single parent Spencer and I used to take it in turns doing little treasure hunts – just sweets etc – he would tell me if I was hot or cold – happy times.
Ha, the treasure hunt idea sounds grand. Will make sure to try it! x
For some reason only two of your pictures came through
Great post anyway. We need to have more playfulness in our lives. I know I tended to be way too stuffy. When I’m more impish, I’m way more fun to be around. Even Scrappy thinks so (I can tell by the way he wags his tail and his high-pitched happy bark)! 
Thank you Lorna – not sure what happened to the pictures. Playfulness is certainly good – take your cue from Scrappy.
Great post. The child we have inside must have his place in our lives!
robert
I couldn’t agree more Robert although I think I will have to find more ways to nurture my inner child than jumping in puddles – it’s too cold for that today! Thanks for stopping by.
Great post, Jacqueline. I would like to do a better job of nurturing my inner child. I’m sure it would cure all kinds of ills. Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you Pat. Yes we don’t just all want to nurture our inner child, we all need to!