Today I reconnected with a college friend on Facebook. We wrote a little back and forth to each other and she mentioned how cool I was in college and that I am still probably cool. That got me thinking, am I still cool? Do I have as much fun as I did? I fear the answer, but I am quick to justify. College is all about going out and doing things to help you discover who you are, or want to be. Now, I know who I am and am exactly where I want to be. I mean, think about it. I have a dream job, I'm a doctor, have a great husband and two wonderful kids. I mean, this is the live I've always always wanted. Tonight I asked Aaron if we have fun, and he too quickly answered no. Umm, he could have thought about it a little.
Maybe fun now isn't going to the coffee shop every night or going to concerts. Maybe it is cooking with Henry and singing to Frances. Maybe I'm still cool, but in a mom kinda way. Instead of wanting to pierce my nose and dye my hair pink, I now think of things I could sew and dream about exercising soon (I swear I'm going to start doing it soon). Is that cool? Maybe cool isn't the things I do anymore, but my mentality and sense of humor. Maybe it's cool to love your family and think a great night is when you all watch a Netflix movie together with a smoothie and a cookie.
Honestly, a lot of adult responsibilities have usurped my old "fun" time, which is a bummer, but there is still some time and small measures that we can take. For instance, look at this photo.
Do you know why I took it? Someone was a little excited about opening day and decided to dress their kids accordingly. This is fun, right? Yes, we are having fun and I am still cool!
1 comment:
At the risk of ruining the cool factor, I wish to tell you that your in-laws think you (and your family) are fun! Loved this post. We can relate.
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