Make Time for Fun

Here a little-known fact, or maybe it is well-known to some...I am not the "fun mom."

I am not that laid-back person who is seeking adventures and constantly on the lookout for something fun and exciting to do.

I gave up the guilt over this reality this past last year, finally. There is no sense in putting pressure on myself to try to be the kind of mom that I am not.

However, I LOVE to have fun and most definitely I love to have fun with my family.

So what is a mom to do?

I make time for fun.

It won't just happen. Oh goodness, it really didn't happen when our schedule was overflowing with appointments and meetings. I really had to pursue fun then.

But even now, when our schedule is a little more relaxed, I have to plan for fun.

I know I'm not often going to just come up with something fun to do, I have to plan it.

This week as you are faced with struggles and a busy schedule and an overwhelmed spirit. Maybe, just maybe, it will be good for everyone (especially YOU!) is you carved some time out for fun.

Maybe you don't like mess but your kids love to paint (ahem...), that is fun you can schedule.

Maybe you aren't an outdoor lover, but the weather may give us a break this week and maybe your kids can put on their rainboots and play outside, maybe you too?

Maybe your kids love popcorn and you want to try a new way to make it together.

Or maybe this week would be a great week to work together and build a blanket fort in your living room.

Whatever fun that comes to your mind, make time for it! Live fully! Smile! Laugh! Have fun!