Friday Letter to My Kids: I Hope You Laugh

Dear J, J, L and L,

You know that poster that hangs in the guest bathroom? The one with all the little bits of wisdom to make for a happier life like “Call your Mom,” and “Sing in the Shower”? Life’s Little Instructions. Yup, that one.

I think I’d add a few of my own.

I could do it…

• Laugh some every day

• Give at least one hug daily

• Cry like you mean it, don’t hold back

• Write it down so you’ll remember

• Naps are okay, encouraged even

• Grow something

• Get outside and do something

• Remember childhood Happies

• Make new Happies

• Have some quiet time daily

• Get rowdy at least twice a month

• Dance

• Sing

• Crank those tunes

• Ditch the to-do list sometimes

• Put yourself in time-out and enjoy it

• Sleep somewhere odd

• Be a tourist in the state you live

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help

• Smile more than not

• Wink at little kids

• Roll down a grassy hill when you can

   

That’s all stuff I ought to remind myself of, often. Maybe I can get your dad to play along with some of them. Not sure I can picture him rolling down a hill, unless it’s unintentional while skiing. Ouch.

And of course, everyone has their own definition of rowdy. Let’s just all keep it legal. (Wink.)

I hope you laugh! And sing and dance and love life!

Love you tons,

Mom

p.s. I could make this into a cute meme if I wanted to spend the time and understood computers better, but I don’t. So here’s a drawing I made of myself instead. Way faster than creating a meme.

Sending lots of love!

p.p.s. It seems like a long list. Probably because it is. If I thought about it for a few days I could narrow it down some. But, it’s Friday and I wanted to get this letter out to you today. 🙂