Ok, folks. It’s long overdue that I turn a corner here. I’ve worked hard for years to become an adult, holding down the residence/job/pet thing, and now marriage. I’ve kept a budget. I clean my house. Many of you know I even went through several rough years not long ago. Yes, I think I’ve grown up a little since childhood.
And now it’s time to reverse that. It’s time I grew down, regressed and became a kid again.
I will delight in stories, relish in the small wonders , scrape my knee, laugh at Dr. Seuss, and climb a lot of trees.
I won’t sweat the small stuff. Really, I won’t.
I’ll make it a priority to notice little bugs and wild flowers.
It’s worth it, just to break a few rules. Vince and I will both make sure to do that a few times.
After all, he’s a big kid himself. Together we’re just a pair of kids in love.
Maybe I’ll re-learn how to curtsey (thanks, cousin David, for teaching me the first time when I was three) :o)
I hope I can even rejuvenate that child-like faith. I read once that the door to heaven is low, meaning one has to stoop low as a child, with humility, to enter.
In this new path, I can’t wait to explore everything with new eyes, to laugh at adults and their worries, and make playtime one of the primary parts of the day. I’m bursting with excitement. I can’t WAIT to be a kid again.
After all, I have the best excuse to digress to childhood.
I get to be a MOM!!!
Vince and I are excited to announce we’re going to be parents!! Coming in six months!
I am so excited for you guys! It was 31 and 1/2 years ago I told my mom that you were on the way. Now….it’s your turn….what fun times!
Haha! thanks mom, for publicizing my age 🙂 And we’re both BEYOND excited!! A bit of a surprise, but you know… the good kind of surprise.
What a beautiful way to announce your happy news!! So happy for you both. And here’s the only advice this mom of three will give you: 1) If it’s too quiet in an awake toddler’s room, get in there quick! 2) Always pack a change of clothes for baby – and you. 3) If you have a boy, always check pockets for rocks, mulch, or small animals before washing jeans. If you have a girl, check them for your missing chapstick. And 4) Children are a gift. Jesus loves them dearly, just as you will. Be blessed, my friend. I heart you.
Thanks, dear friend! Your advice is so perfect, and I look forward to rock-filled pockets and that panic when things are too quiet. I’m sure I’ll be asking you for MUCH more advice too!! So happy to have you as a writing buddy!! 🙂
How exciting! I’m so glad that you’re going to get to experience the thrills and spills of having a little one! I love your story and now I have found your blog! Looking forward to reading many more true stories!!!!
Thanks Amber! I’ve loved watching your “bear cubs” grow and seeing your blog posts too. You make parenting look so cool!
Chapstick. Yes. Kris is so right!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for both of you!!!!
Can’t wait to see you and give you and bambina a hug!
Ok well chapstick is more up my alley than lipstick… I think I still have some bright red my gramma gave me in gradeschool… maybe. SOOO looking forward to seeing you girls soon!!! So blessed to count you all as friends.
Ahhhhh! Congratulations!! You’ll be a great mom, of that I have NO doubt!!
Oh thank you, Casey! I’m SOOOO excited to be a kid–I mean, mom. 🙂
Yay!!!! I loved this.
Thanks, Cliff! So glad you visited. You are one of my main inspirations for many of the best activities… like climbing trees and having adventures 🙂
I loved the series of photos! All my best wishes to you and your husband. Oh, the blessings God has in store for you and your little one!
Thanks, Becky! I can’t wait 🙂 I’m a richly blessed girl already. Glad you liked the photos. I do wish I could be elegant and ladylike, but as the photos show… I’m just a bit of a goofball–or a kid 🙂
Congratulations, Joanna…that’s wonderful news! Glad to find this re-connection to you and your soon to be family.
Faye, so glad to hear from you! I catch little glimpses of your (growing) kids on Facebook and often wonder how the Wilcox family is doing. Keep in touch!
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Very good news to hear. Congratulations to you both.
Thank you, Jerry! I think Vince is a little nervous, but it’ll be a great experience. No doubt on that.