The Simple Things

Just today (at yet another Chuck E. Cheese birthday party) I was discussing with another parent how most of us moms and dads try to entertain our children with over-the-top bashes, fancy outings, and lots of fanfare and hoopla. Oh, yeah, I fall victim to that, as well.

And, while we love Sea World and bouncy castles just as much as the next family, sometimes it's the simple things in life that can bring the most joy. We have passed a certain park almost daily for the last 7 months...and Friday we finally stopped to enjoy it...as a kick-off to our low-key Spring Break.

I cannot even begin to describe to you how much pleasure the 3 little Indians experienced for that 1 1/2 hours (it was HOT!). It was a much needed reminder for me that while life can be complicated, complex, and hard to understand at times...it's the simple things that often provide us with much needed perspective. Like time spent on a glorious, sunny day at an old-fashioned park.

You can click on the image for a larger view...










It's amazing how "monkeying" around on the monkey bars can make you forget all your troubles...if only for a little while.