YOu folks know that I got my first teddy bear about 2 years ago.
This was the start of my trying to connect with my inner child.
I now have 2 bears that I sleep with.
Isn't there a bible quote about becoming child like before entering the kingdom of heaven.
Some people can't relate to children.
I know that I have had a hard time fitting in with children, hard to "play with them". My girl friends 2 year old is a lot of fun to play with. I did not feel used to this. I am trying to lighten up. It is fun playing with her.
I have heard that the more we can laugh the better we are.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, part of his poem:
Success.....
to laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children....

One of the areas that I am lacking is just that.
Dealing with different ages of children.
Our good friends have an 11 year old, just starting adolescents...my hubby is so laid back and can get along with anyone of all ages.
He especially does well with children.
He loves to play games and they love him for this.
When I come over they always ask "where is Jeff?"
Because he is alot of fun to be around and I am not.
He is an artist and has a good imagination....
He can be child like and relate to them on their level,
whether that be a 2 year old or 17.
I admire him for this.
I wish I could be more like this.
There is an artist author that I like her name is
Sark...she writes in freehand and water colors her books.
It is called "Succulent wild woman",
my aunt used to call worms that....succulent which means juicy I guess.
thanks Mari for posting this piece.
beth