So often, we look for ways to find mountain top experiences. Case in point: Let’s plan a trip to XYZ, or let’s go to this fancy schmancy restaurant, or let’s have a party over at our house. Gosh, it’s the way our minds work, well, I should say our adrenalin needs a boost…a rush!
But, I would argue, based on my experience with Tatum over these 10 years, that it’s in the daily bits of this and that the builds joy; that builds quality; that builds a RELATIONSHIP.
Daily, especially in the summer, I try to find some activities for Tatum and I to do. Fortunately/unfortunately, they don’t always come through because of our health being compromised or some type of hiccup like a call from mom for an emergency need. (this happens almost daily)
What I am finding is that relationship is really spelled: T.I.M.E. (not F.U.N). Now, I’m not saying you don’t want to find fun in the day. Heck, our goal is to find the fun in the not fun, right? BUT, I am saying that the guilt I feel for not making everything a “10” activity cannot be warranted.
This summer has been an amazing adventure albeit not a “10” in excitement. I think, as Dennis Prager says, you should aim for 5-7’s. Gosh, if we tried for 10’s each day, we’d live a life of letdowns. So, we start with some school, and we make it so fun! Our NEW BOOK is starting (each summer we write a book since 2019). On our 5th one this year!
See us planning it out? ( Piggy and Puppy continued, but now with NEW CHARACTERS!!!)
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Tatum is learning about nutrition as now she is making smoothies! We make sure she gets in: Protein, veggies, fats, and fruits (and whipped cream of course) Example: Almond milk, spinach, frozen banana, frozen avocado, flax seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and protein powder) DELISH!)
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The days might not have beaches, mountains, or bouncy houses, but they do have daily bits of together. Together reading; together watching; together talking; together driving; together errands; together. It’s in the daily bits, and I couldn’t want anything more. (except to feel like a 10 erghhhh. In time…I have faith).