This got me thinking. How sad is that? How sad is it that as we age, we lose the ability to laugh so freely? Of course I understand that "life" and the responsibilities that come along with it can get in the way... but surely we still all have the capacity to laugh more?
You don't stop laughing cause you grow old.
You grow old cause you stop laughing!
The best sound in the world to me is my kids laughter - individually it makes my heart sing - laughing together lifts my heart so high it soars! There is something so infectious about laughter - it really can leave you feeling so uplifted and good!
My neighbour mentioned to me the other day that she could hear my friend and I laughing over coffee, as she hung clothes on her line - and she said it was just so nice to hear - that it made her smile and feel like laughing too! How great is that???
Since I read this, I have tried to make a conscious effort to laugh more - or at the very least - find more to laugh about - or even try to find the funny side of things! I try to ensure as a balance to all the negative ( "don't do that" "no you can't have that" ...) that I make my kids laugh a few times each and every day. This is not hard to do - my kids are such gigglers! I love that. Just something as simple as a kiss on the neck is enough to send Finn into hysterical laughter - couple that with a little tickle and he's putty in your hands. Ruby loves to play the "No, I love YOU more" game - and this is a sure fire way of getting her to be the giggling gertie that I love.... such simple things.
Wishing you days full of laughter...
Danni xx
( BTW.... if you want a laugh right now... I read this "fact" on the strip of paper that protects the "sticky bit" of a panty liner .... )
so true! thank you, my dear friend, for reminding me! My youngest said the other day "don't be angry mommy!" which made me cry because i was sooo tired and impatient with them and looking into their sad little faces broke my heart. it is so easy to forget the joys when things go wrong or i am just fed up with things ... and all it takes is a giggle and a hug!
ReplyDelete