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!!!)
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!)
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).