Why (always) so serious?
I love how little ones laugh out loud. So carefree. As if nothing in the world could ever stop the outburst of their super giggles.
And sometimes, when I see my two kids play and laugh, I think of how I myself am just … too serious.
I don’t laugh, relax nor simply ‘let go’ often enough.
Perhaps it’s the list of ‘endless things to do’ that linger at the back of my head. Perhaps it’s the pressure of work and commitments.
Whatever it is, I am aware that the air of ‘adult seriousness’ has somehow started to seep through me and slowly find a permanent place in my life.
Even Anya sometimes leaps onto my back as I lay on my bed, trying to tickle and get me to laugh out loud.
She giggles and says, “Mommy, I don’t see you laugh enough! I want to see you laugh, Mommy!’
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As adults we have our responsibilities and burdens. And yes, we must be accountable for everything that’s entrusted in our care.
But, the reality is, we may unconsciously let these things weigh us down, so much so that we forget about one of the simplest things in life.
To have a balance.
I believe there’s a time for everything.
A time to be serious, and a time to let go, relax and even join in the innocent laughter of little ones.
(I’d want to do even more of that second one!)
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To my two children,
I hope Mommy is not turning you both into serious little people. Because as much as you should slowly learn about life and the concept of responsibility, you really shouldn’t be like adults.
Ah.
I thank God for the little reminders He gives to us all through these little teachers of mine.
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How about you?
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Valentine:
When I was a teenager hanging out with friends, I used to be one of those who laughed that ‘carefree’ laugh … You know, during card games, or whatever. And as I get much older, I don’t laugh that kind of laugh that much anymore … and I kinda miss it …
And I totally agree with you … I think it’d be even more boring WITHOUT little kids ! and we need to learn to relax more when dealing with them too …
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Christine :
You’re welcome …
As much as we know we need to teach our kids, it’s interesting how they end up teaching up life’s values too ya …
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kkf :
I totally know what you mean. I was feeling tense and grumpy and impatient many many times, ESPECIALLY last week when I wrote that post. My busy-ness got to me, I guess …
This week started off much better for me …
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Nic :
Most of the time … but not all the time I guess 🙂 As shared with kkf above .. I was grumpy most of last week … and my two kids get more frequent (and intense) scoldings from me. And a lot of the times, they’re not really that necessary …
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Sandra :
You’re welcome …
Thanks for the timely reminder!
You appear relax to me most of the time!
I do wish i can be less serious as well…but it seems like this world is a mad rush, working, juggling between two kids, juggling to do my part as a wife, mother, good employee…sigh
This really is a very good reminder that we have much to learn from our children. Thank you!
I used to be very very serious and some sort antisocial. When shan2 came along, i told myself i have to laugh more.
Now adays i realise, my neighbour can hear our laughter miles away.
Especially when me and my sis play wii with shan2 screaming her head off of excitement.
And when we go play bowling as a family cos i sucks in it, and ended up laughing throughout the whole game. Its really a good time to hang out with kids and do stupid things.
They make us feel very young.