Play!
The best excuse to have children is the fact that everybody understands when you are playing around. People don’t look strange at me when I’m building a sandcastle on the beach with my son. They don’t make funny faces when I’m rollerblading with my daughter. Or at least I’m not noticing it. And if they would, I wouldn’t care!
Too many adults forget to play and just have fun. Not everything in life has to be serious. Sometimes it’s good to let of steam by doing something ‘childish’ or fun that makes no sense in first sight. Go jump in the waves of an ocean. Or run down from the dunes as hard as you can and fall on your face. Do crazy, enjoy life!
Strange thing is that there isn’t a clear trend with adults with kids and without with regards to being playful. I know a father who has 5 kids and he’s still a stiff office clerk with no fun in him. I know people without kids who have fun as if they were a complete kindergarten class.
My kids remind me everyday that I need to have fun in live. They remind me of my own childhood and what was important then. Of course I have responsibilities now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for anything playful in a day.
It’s time for some playtime in the swimmingpool and use the slides once again. Can you be faster then me?
