Never Too Old

As a kid, I remember my mother reading Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes nearly every night. I looked forward to it. The way that she would take on the roles of each character was truly amazing. She would change her tone of voice, her facial expressions, and even on occasion her body position. She put her all into it. I would love it most when she made up her own stories. I recently saw the movie "Bedtime Stories", and it touched my heart. It really had my undivided attention. I absolutely love to read and make up stories. My mother is probably the reason why I love to let the kid inside of me, come out to play. Just put me in a room full of art supplies, fabric, books, and music and I can pretty much guarantee that you will be amazed at the things I come up with. I am an artist at heart with a vivid imagination. I feel that once people become adults, they lose that magic that they once had as a child. Life's worries, stresses, and headaches get the best of them. I think that every now and then, every adult should stop in the kid's section of a bookstore, pick up a picture book, and read it. As embarrassing as it may be, I still pick up a children's book from time to time to look at the pictures & journey through the words. ESCAPE!!! I know that you can escape through just about any fictional novel of your choice but then you're still just drifting into a world of adult situations. Escape to a world that reminds you of a time when you didn't stress, a time when you didn't have bills, a time when you weren't in a failing relationship, a time when you didn't wake up the next day feeling bad about the sex you had last night. Escape to a time of innocence. I plan to start collecting my favorite children's books for when I have my own babies. So far, I have a children's Bible guide and a truly marvelous collection of poems and drawings called "Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein. Now, Shel Silverstein's books are MAGNIFICENT!!! I recommend picking up one of his collections when you step over to the kid's section of the book store. I will share with you one of the poems in the book I purchased awhile back.

The Voice

There is a voice inside of you

That whispers all day long,

"I feel that this is right for me,

I know that this is wrong."

No teacher, preacher, parent, friend

Or wise man can decide

What's right for you - just listen to

The voice that speaks inside." -Shel Silverstein






Some may think that I am odd for being the way I am. But, I can't help it. I love make believe, I love art, I love kids, and I love acknowledging the kid within. It is for these reasons that I am in school to become an elementary school teacher. I feel like I have the abilities, the patience, and the will to help them want and love to learn. Now, I'm not a crazy loon. I know how to be an adult. I know how to take care of business and responsibilities. In other words, I know how to stress, worry, and work LoL. I just choose to ESCAPE from time to time. So, next time when you're in the presence of a child, turn off the TV and read them a story or encourage them to use their imagination and make up a story with you. Here's Hoping for The Best!

Luv, MeLi