Spring 'Break'

"A break for who?", I ask myself as I sit here typing and trying to get away from the noise and mess for a few seconds.  A break for the washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, minivan or Mommy?  Um, no.  For you sappy types, I love my children more than life itself, yadda yadda yadda.  What I do not love is the way they can make me work in circles and repeat the same old crap, ad nauseum.

Okay, I am back now. I had to take a brief break to ask my son not to slam my bedroom door (over and over again).  What happened to the days when kids woke up, got dressed, ate and headed outside to play?  Kids were quite happy being outside until Mom drug them in for dinner.  I remember Mom bringing lunch outside because I had no intention of going in until dark.  What I do not remember is how I went to the restroom, hmmmm....

It is more fun for kids (and Mom) when kids act like kids and play outside!  How can you build a proper fort in the woods if you are inside?  How can you get road rash from a bike crash if you are inside?  And, what about mud pies!!!?  Let's start a revolution - Moms, kick the kids out and make them have fun!  They are all becoming co-dependent on 'stuff'.  If you see any dirty, barefoot and smiling kids outside - please buy some lemonade from them. All that kids really need is fresh air, dirt, sticks, friends and an imagination.  Get rid of the acronyms (DS, TV, MP3, etc....)  Have a great 'Break'!!!!