In this day and age there is so much for all of us to be aware of as parents that it can be all consuming. Everything from basic parenting (if there is such a thing) to the bigger picture stuff. The other day when I was at the park with my daughter she was rolling down the hills and asked me to join in. So I did and not even caring about the strange looks I got from some people, I realised that she had just reminded of a very simple lesson........ live in the moment.
Kids live for that moment in time and that moment alone so why don't we as adults????? We all get so caught up in planning for the future, looking at the past that we can neglect the here and now. We can't go back and change the past, we can place a foundation for the future but more importantly, we can live for the right now.
I am no where near advocating forgetting the responsiblties we have as adults, I am merely suggesting that we stop, have a look and live in the moment. Even if it's just one moment out of your day, get out there and be as innocent as your child. They'll more than likely end up laughing at you but you may just find yourself laughing as well. Here are some of the things that my daughter and I get up to at least once a day, completely unplanned, slightly embarressing , just complete innocent fun:

Dancing!!!!! Put on some music no matter what it is and let loose. Who cares if you can't dance like a professional, it's all in the name of fun

Dressing up: kids love to dream and why can't we??? I think today I was Cate Blanchett dressed by a 7 year old but I was married to George Clooney lol !!!!!!!!!! I have also been an elephant, a princess, a king..... well you get the picture.

Cooking "kid" style: it may completely inedible, look disgusting and create a lot of mess in the kitchen but watching their imagination may just spark yours again!

Painting fingers and all! Get in there and paint! No picasso's required, just some paint, paper and let your imagination run wild.

Roll down hills, play on the equipemt, build sandcastles..... whatever you loved when you were a kid do it now and relive some of the best memories of your childhood!

These are just some of the things that I can get up to with my daughter. Not only does she laugh but so do I. It gives me the chance to  leave all the stress of the day, month behind and just live in that moment. It is those moments I cherish more than anything else for they are the moments that I may never get to have again. Would love to hear some of the things that you guys get up to. No need for embarressment here, we're all adults lol!!!

cheers,

fiona xoxoxox