After school yesterday, I took Ben to Tompkins Square Park so he could play with his friend before starting his homework.
It was Arctic out. My friend Claude and I did all we could to keep our circulation going while our sons frolicked about the playground as if the first day of spring had arrived.
Now I realize they were in constant motion so their bodies were heating up a bit but what I noticed more is that they were laughing and totally delighted to be playing with each other. Joy, not temperature, was the dominating factor here.
It's been a while since I've been so lost in a happy time that I didn't realize that I was freezing to death. That's life at it's best.
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What a great written snapshot of life. Glad that you all had such a good time.
How magnificent!
i wish i was a child again. it has been a while for me too. oblivion by joy/love is something i need to focus more on - though i don't think it's something that can be planned.
How did we lose the magic?
Jar - yep it was chilly fun.
dr. deb - Magnificent for them...freezing for me!
linda - you're right. joy can't be planned. and the minute i remember that most of life can't be planned I'll be experiencing more joy again.
michael - we didn't. next time you come to tompkins square park in the artic cold - email me and we'll play tag.
Great observations. Funny how, when you're a kid, you don;t mind the cold--you can stay outside and play in the snow for hours--bolstered by joy. We adults need to relearn this!
u.v. - I couldn't agree with you more. It's hard not to take life as seriously as we do. And in doing so we waste so much friggin time and energy.
You were a hearty mama! Did you at least carry a cup of steaming hot chocolate? We've only been to the park once this year! We're wimpy.
I love the way kids just lose themselves in the play. Totally mind over matter. Cool.
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