One would think that a post on a “mom-blog” with this title would be focused on discussing children’s activities – but alas, that is not the case on THIS mom’s blog.

What do YOU do to have fun? Do you do anything that is just for you and isn’t focused on your kids having fun?  I mean that as a genuine question, not as a “getting you to take a look at how you do things question.”  Chris and I have had to MAKE ourselves go outside our normal, everyday routine and do things for ourselves that don’t revolve around the Goose.  Luckily, we are surrounded by a group of friends that always have ideas and opportunities for us to do just that.  Last night, we played in a Dodgeball Tournament.  That’s right: Dodgeball. It was SO fun! Our team was one of the few that had a good mix of guys and girls and not all of us contributed very much to the outcome of the games, (ahem,your truly), but we all had a blast together.

I would love to say that I am the kind of person who jumps at every exciting, new opportunity.  I think I have always pretended to be that person.  But I’m not.  Chris and I have created an awesome life and we like to enjoy what we have built…but stepping outside our “everyday” was beneficial on so many levels:

• We let ourselves be Chris and Katie instead of Mommy and Daddy
• We got to laugh at (and tell) adult jokes with our adult friends…although a good portion of our time with our friends feels pretty adolescent sometimes, and thats a good thing!
• Dodgeball is fun.
• After spending time away from Addie Goose, even though it was only a few hours, I was really excited to be with her and play tea party and coloring and kitchen and cars….

So, I don’t know if you are the kind of person that jumps at new opportunities or if you’re like me and you have to be convinced…but regardless of the category you fall in TRY SOMETHING NEW!  Maybe its not dodgeball, but there are a million fun things out there to try your hand at.  Find one.

See you on the dodgeball court my friends.