We don’t stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stop playing.
Growing up comes with its losses. Have you ever thought about the ‘magic’ we’ve given up to grow up?
There are so many things we must do as grown ups.
Work: The bills aren’t going to pay themselves.
Cook: Meals don’t magically appear on the table.
Clean: There is no Insta-wash button for our laundry, bathroom, dishes, windows, floors.
Yard work: The garden gnomes are not going to cut grass and water flowers.
Growing up pops its share of bubbles.
Reality crashes into our lives with all the grace and finesse of a stampede of buffalo.
Although I value my journey, I will not give up everything.
When I pass the park, I will swing on the swing or slide down the slide.
When I see a pop can on the sidewalk, I may kick the can all the way home before recycling it.
I will still make fun of you (lovingly), dance, sing and succumb to fits of laughter.
I may be getting older, but I’ll never grow up – at least not completely.
Don’t be a fuddy duddy – go out and play!
Wyrd Smythe said:
Do you have this in your book of quotes (it’s in my top 25):
(I’m still working on that last one.)
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dianasschwenk said:
no, but I’ve heard it before. Dancing is easy for me – I love it and do it whenever I can! To love like I’ve never been hurt…that’s the tough one for me.
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russtowne said:
“I may be getting older, but I’ll never grow up – at least not completely.” Sounds like a GREAT plan to me!
Russ
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dianasschwenk said:
🙂 It’s probably chalk-full with flaws but I’m going with it!
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Russel Ray Photos said:
I haven’t heard anyone say “fuddy duddy” since I left Texas back in 1993. It was a fairly common term there but not out here in San Diego.
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dianasschwenk said:
Is that where it comes from? I’ve rarely used it myself, it just popped into my head!
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newsofthetimes said:
I love this!!! Life is too short not to have loads fun!!! Make fun of me anytime!!! 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
If I do, it will be lovingly! 🙂
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newsofthetimes said:
I have found that the people I enjoy the most are the one’s who make fun of me the most! 😉
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thisislemonade said:
I miss being able to have fun or laugh or play at the most inappropriate times. Sometimes being a “grown-up” means that when you most need to loosen up, the time is the least “right”. If you have the good fortune of having thick-skinned parents as a child, those inappropriate moments are few and far between.
Diana, your posts are great. They always give me food for thought. I had a few queued for future commenting but I think I have to give up becauseI won’t ever catch up.
Thanks though! I’m always here savouring all the thoughts you share 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
wow thank you so much for your kind words! I’m humbled and honoured. xo
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joannerambling said:
I so agree with you playing with my grandchildren help keeps me young………..
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dianasschwenk said:
Children do have that affect, don’t they? I loved seeing things through my daughter’s eyes when she was little. 🙂
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Margot Schwenk said:
You will never be too old to have some fun and I really don’t care what people think as long I have fun.I found that out when I went to the Dominican Republic for the first time in my life with my dear daughter.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes we do have fun there. I can wait til we go again!
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artsifrtsy said:
Good advice. It’s so easy to get caught up in the grind of getting to Friday. I’m gonna go outside and climb a tree.
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dianasschwenk said:
What a great idea! Have fun!
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Gina's Professions for PEACE said:
Oh the agony of those stampeding buffalo! I know them well 😉
Great post dear one. Thank you! ~Gina
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks for stopping by Gina, always good to see you!
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mindfuldiary said:
Haha thanks for making me laugh on kicking the cans all way home…..so funny! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
and fun – don’t forget fun!
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mindfuldiary said:
Must not forget fun! 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
never!! 😉
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elizabeth2560 said:
Great post. Like the new photo! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks, a good friend told me awhile back that she thought I looked sad in the other (I thought it was mysterious) but she said it didn’t seem to represent the person she knew me to be.
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changeforbetterme said:
I like being silly sometimes……keeps me young, and I need all the help I can get… 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Young at Heart. May we always be that!
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billgncs said:
be careful about answering your cell phone on the swing!
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dianasschwenk said:
I think someone has to forgive himself for answering his cell phone…. Have a happy Sunday! 🙂
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billgncs said:
I will, and you too.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Bill!
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billgncs said:
my pleasure, I always enjoy your blog
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dianasschwenk said:
The feeling is mutual…now go ahead…leave one more comment….I will let you have the last word now…. 😉
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billgncs said:
noticed that, eh? ( smile )
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Katie said:
I forgot about the laundry this morning, oops. 8)
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dianasschwenk said:
(looking around)…now where’s that insta-wash button??? 😉
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Katie said:
I was hoping the elves would do it last night. 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Elves – I hadn’t thought of that!
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cyclingrandma said:
Lovely! With the grandkids now there’s a lot of playing. Singing silly songs, making up stories, and yes swings! I’m a bit timid though of the slide.
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dianasschwenk said:
Most slides don’t even let me go as fast as I’d want to! You should try it. 🙂
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Louise G. said:
Good one! Off to kick cans and swing on swings in the park
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dianasschwenk said:
Haha! Have an awesome Sunday!
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